Plant Information

Common Name: WHITE MICROMERIA
Scientific Name: Micromeria fruticosa
Alternative Names: White savory, White-leaved savory, Tea Hyssop, Zuta levana, Ashab a-shai

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Description

• Perennial
• White micromeria is native to Israel and the eastern Mediterranean.
• It is a dwarf evergreen shrub that can grow up to 60cm.
• White micromeria has opposite, egg shaped silver, pennyroyal scented leaves and bears small white flowers.
• It is drought tolerant and dislikes excessive water.
• White micromeria will grow in sun or partial shade and makes a good container, border or rock garden plant.

Culinary Uses

• This herb is used mainly to make a minty tea and soup.

Parts Used

• The leaves.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• White micromeria contains a high concentration of the monoterpene essential oil known as pulegone, as well as isomenthol, that is known for its medicinal properties.
• In folk remedies, it has been used in treating ailments such as abdominal pains, diarrhoea, eye infections, heart disorders, high blood pressure, weariness, exhaustion and colds.
• An infusion from its leaves can be gargled for treating bad breath odours and gum infections.
• Other usages include making a poultice from the boiled leaves and applying it onto open wounds, burns and skin infections.

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