Satureja hortensis. Summer Savory is a must for people that love to cook or want to add something wonderful to their spice collection. Its bright, tangy flavor will perk up anything from grilled chicken, mushrooms, and much more! Stalks are edible too. Summer savory is known to reduce gas and bloating by canceling out gas-inducing properties of the food you pair it with. Use the leaves fresh or dried in salads, dressings, soups, sauces. meats, and anything you can think of!