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Source of validity: Traditional
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Savory (Satureja hortensis and related species) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures, where it has been employed for various ailments including infections. The traditional use stems from observations that savory possesses aromatic and pungent compounds, which were believed to help "cleanse" the body and treat symptoms associated with infections, such as sore throats, digestive issues, and respiratory complaints. Folk remedies often involved teas, poultices, or extracts made from the leaves of the plant.

Some traditional texts and herbal compendiums mention savory as having "antiseptic" or "antimicrobial" properties, though these claims were not based on rigorous scientific studies. While modern laboratory research has identified certain compounds in savory, such as carvacrol and thymol, with antimicrobial activity ¹, these findings are preliminary and do not constitute robust clinical evidence for its efficacy in treating or preventing infections in humans. Thus, while savory's use for infection is rooted in tradition and there is some low-level supportive evidence from laboratory studies, there is a lack of strong clinical data.

¹ Reference: Kintzios, S.E. (2002). "Satureja: The genus Satureja." Taylor & Francis, which summarizes in vitro antimicrobial activities.

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