Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) is a member of the Savory genus, which is a member of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. It is used to flavour foods, and it has a hot, peppery flavour. It grows to 30 or 60 cms, it has lilac tubular flowers, and slender bronze-green leaves.
It is said to act an an antiseptic and an anti-fungal, due to some of the essential oils found in it. If it is distilled into warm water, it can be helpful for a sore throat. It can also be used on insect bites and stings. It is also said to have anti-flatulence, digestive and expectorant properties.