33. Winter Savoury (Satureja montana)

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🧡 The Roman god Mercury claimed dominion over winter savoury.

🧡 In German, the word for savoury is Bohnenkraut, meaning "bean-herb", because the Germans use it to flavour bean dishes.

🧡 American colonists brought savoury from England and valued it as a digestive aid.

🧡 Rubbing a sprig of winter savoury on a bee sting can ease the pain.

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