# Mountain Savory Vitality essential oil

> Dietary-labeled mountain savory oil (Satureja montana), a potent hot-oil herb similar to oregano and thyme — use sparingly per label directions.

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Type: Vitality (dietary) oil

## At a glance

- **Botanical name:** Satureja montana
- **Extraction:** Steam-distilled
- **Aroma:** Bold, peppery, warm
- **Origin:** Mediterranean (southern Europe, North Africa)

## Key constituents

- **Carvacrol** (30-45%) — The dominant phenol; gives mountain savory its hot, peppery bite (same family as oregano and thyme)
- **p-Cymene** (15-20%) — A co-occurring compound that adds a sharp, herbaceous edge
- **Gamma-Terpinene** — A supporting terpene common in carvacrol-rich herbs

## How to use it

- **In the kitchen:** 1 drop seasons a pot of stew, roasted veg, or hearty sauce — start small, per label.
- **In savory cooking:** A peppery, oregano-like accent for hearty dishes; use very sparingly, per label.

## Safety

- Potent hot oil — use very sparingly (1 drop), dilute in an edible carrier oil, per label.


_Educational reference only — not medical advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease._