Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) has been traditionally used in various cultures to support digestive health and alleviate symptoms of dyspepsia (indigestion). Historical herbal texts and folk medicine practices in Europe, the Middle East, and North America describe the use of Summer Savory as a carminative—an agent that helps relieve flatulence and digestive discomfort. The herb is thought to stimulate appetite, reduce bloating, and ease mild gastrointestinal disturbances, likely due to its essential oils (notably carvacrol and thymol), which may have mild antispasmodic and antimicrobial effects.

Despite its long-standing traditional use, there is limited direct scientific evidence to robustly validate Summer Savory’s efficacy for dyspepsia. Most available data come from in vitro studies or animal models investigating the broader antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of its essential oils. Human clinical trials specifically examining Summer Savory for dyspepsia are lacking. Therefore, while its use is well supported by tradition and plausible mechanisms have been suggested, the scientific validation remains limited and evidence quality is low. For these reasons, evidence supporting the use of Summer Savory for dyspepsia is best described as traditional, with a low (2/5) evidence rating.

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