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It is hardy to zone 7. It is in flower from August to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife.
The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soil. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
The whole herb, and especially the flowering shoots, is antiseptic, aromatic, carminative, digestive, expectorant and stomachic. Taken internally, it is said to be a sovereign remedy for colic and a cure for flatulence, whilst it is also used to treat nausea, diarrhoea, bronchial congestion, sore throat and menstrual disorders. It should not be prescribed for pregnant women. A sprig of the plant, rubbed onto bee or wasp stings, brings instant relief. The plant is harvested in the summer when in flower and can be used fresh or dried. The essential oil forms an ingredient in lotions for the scalp in cases of incipient baldness. An ointment made from the plant is used externally to relieve arthritic joints.
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Conditions Treated: Infectious Diseases
Specific Conditions Treated: Waterborne Enteric Fevers
Ingredients Participating: Satureja spicigera
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Conditions Treated: Infectious Diseases
Specific Conditions Treated: Roseola
Ingredients Participating: Satureja spicigera
Roseola or Baby Measles is a mild infection that affects children between two to five years. It occasionally affects adults. Roseola Infantum is extremely common in children as the... more
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Conditions Treated: Infectious Diseases
Specific Conditions Treated: Waterborne Shigellosis
Ingredients Participating: Satureja spicigera
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Conditions Treated: Infectious Diseases
Specific Conditions Treated: Amoebic Dysentery
Ingredients Participating: Satureja spicigera
Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection, caused by Entamoeba histolytica. The complication of the disease can be rapidly fatal. Secretions by the parasite known as proteinases lyse the... more
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Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Acne
Ingredients Participating: Satureja spicigera
Our skin is composed of three layers –dermis, epidermis and hypodermis. Besides the three layers there are many secretary structures like hair follicle, sebaceous glands, and sweat... more
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