Savory

🧠 Brain Health Benefits

Savory is a fragrant Mediterranean herb with a peppery, thyme-like flavor that has been used in traditional cooking for centuries. It contains rosmarinic acid — a powerful polyphenol antioxidant also found in rosemary and sage — that has been shown to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter most critically depleted in Alzheimer's disease. Savory also provides carvacrol and thymol, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds that protect the brain from neuroinflammation. Rich in iron, calcium, and manganese, savory supports oxygen delivery to the brain and antioxidant enzyme function. Its bold flavor allows it to be used in small quantities, making it a potent brain-health addition to Mediterranean soups, stews, and legume dishes.

🗄️ Storage Information

• Storage Type: Cabinet
• Cabinet Location: CAB-1220 (Location 122)
• Storage Notes: Store dried savory in an airtight container away from heat and light. Keeps up to 1 year. Crush between fingers before using to release essential oils.