Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

is a wildflower in the mint family (Lamiaceae) widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers. This herb is a perennial plant and there are twelve species of the Monarda genus.

Other Names : Monarda fistulosa, Eastern Bee balm

Special Precautions of Wild Bergamot

• Do not confuse with Beepalm (Monarda didyma)
• Do not confuse with Bergamot Orange.

The Health Benefits of Wild Bergamot are

It is a good herb for tea and to season meat and is also very high in vitamin A and C and can be eaten in salads. Actions: Anti-spasmodic, anti-depressive, anti-microbial, carminative, diaphoretic, hepatic, nervine

TARGET AILMENTS:

• Take internally for:
  • migraines associated with tension, neuralgia, insomnia, and anxiety induced palpitations.
  • colds
  • bacteria, fungus, intestinal worms
  • relief of spasms in the digestive track
  • mild depression and anxiety
  • lowering blood pressure
  • feverish conditions such as influenza

• Use externally for:
  • skin lesions of Herpes simplex
  • burns
  • warts
• Aromatherapy : Monarda Essential Oil is a gentle, yet, powerful anti-infectious agent, especially viral, with the added benefit of being very calming, and helpful in situations of anxiety and nervous tension. In Aromatherapy Monarda Essential Oil is utilized for it's gentle anti-infectious activity, similar to Thyme Linalol, making it an excellent choice for skin care where you need anti-infectious activity of a more gentle nature. Like Bergamot the impact that it will offer your products is soothing, and calming. A great choice for anti-anxiety and de-stress product lines.