Evidence supporting the use of: Savory (unspecified)
For the health condition: Cramps and Spasms

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Synopsis

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

Savory (Satureja spp.), particularly Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) and Winter savory (Satureja montana), has been used in traditional herbal medicine for various digestive and muscle-related complaints, including cramps and spasms. Historical herbal texts and ethnobotanical records from Europe and the Mediterranean region indicate that savory was commonly employed to ease gastrointestinal discomfort, flatulence, and associated muscle spasms. The essential oils of savory contain compounds such as carvacrol and thymol, which are known for their antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties. However, most of the evidence for its use in cramps and spasms comes from traditional practice rather than modern clinical trials. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest potential muscle-relaxant and antispasmodic effects of savory extracts, high-quality human studies are lacking. Therefore, while savory’s use for cramps and spasms is well-rooted in traditional medicine, scientific validation supporting its efficacy and safety for this indication remains limited.

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