Maltese Savory in Popular Culture

Maltese savory, locally known as xkakkapjetra (often also rendered as xpakkapietra), is a hardy aromatic plant deeply rooted in the natural and cultural landscape of the Maltese Islands. Belonging to the genus Satureja, Maltese savory thrives in the dry, sun-exposed...

Maltese Savory – History

Savory’s Latin name, Satureja comes from the Roman word for “satyr,” which was a half-man, half-goat in ancient Roman mythology. In ancient Rome, savory was believed to have aphrodisiac qualities and was even used in love potions and culinary preparations often much...

Maltese Savory – Traditional Maltese uses

As an infusion or decoction Boiled and used as a diuretic to help pass kidney and gall bladder stones. Helps with renal colic. In the past it was believed that this herb actually broke down the stones into fragments which were able to pass through the urethra For...

Continental savory (not the Maltese version)

Botanically, savory comprises two principal varieties: summer savory (Satureja hortensis) and winter savory (Satureja montana).Summer savory, an annual, grows to about 12–18 inches, with rounded leaves containing oil glands that release a fragrance reminiscent of mint...

A Traditional Herb Still Waiting for Modern Clinical Research

Some medicinal plants have been investigated in hundreds of human studies. Maltese Savory is not one of them. The plant has a history of traditional use, particularly in Mediterranean regions, and scientists have identified numerous interesting compounds in both its...