Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Mediterranean and European folk practices. Traditionally, savory has been employed to aid digestion, relieve flatulence, and address gastrointestinal complaints, which overlap with symptoms experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The use is primarily based on its antispasmodic and carminative properties attributed to its essential oils, such as thymol and carvacrol, which are thought to relax gastrointestinal smooth muscle and reduce bloating and discomfort.

However, scientific evidence specifically supporting the use of savory for IBS is very limited. There are only a few in vitro and animal studies examining the antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties of savory extracts, and these findings have not been robustly translated to human clinical trials for IBS. No high-quality randomized controlled trials exist evaluating savory's efficacy for IBS specifically.

In summary, while savory is traditionally used for digestive issues and some of its general properties may theoretically benefit IBS symptoms, there is insufficient scientific evidence to recommend its use for this purpose. The current support for savory in IBS is thus mainly traditional, with a low rating for scientific support.

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