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− | This herb is available as tincture, dried leaved, and salve in health food stores. | + | This herb is available as tincture, dried leaved, and salve in health food stores. Parts used: Fresh leaves and dried leaves.<br> |
+ | This herb is a perennial plant and there are twelve species of the Monarda genus.It has lavender flowers and a very strong fragrance. | ||
*Infusion: Pour one cup of boiling water over 2-3 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb (can use 4-6 fresh leaves) and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Keep tea cover until ready to use. Drink a cup of tea in the morning and in the evening or when needed. | *Infusion: Pour one cup of boiling water over 2-3 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb (can use 4-6 fresh leaves) and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Keep tea cover until ready to use. Drink a cup of tea in the morning and in the evening or when needed. | ||
*Tincture: Take ½ teaspoon of the tincture three times a day. | *Tincture: Take ½ teaspoon of the tincture three times a day. | ||
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Revision as of 08:57, 27 September 2013
Do not confuse with Bergamot (Monarda didyma)
Other Names : Monarda fistulose, Eastern Bee balm
Special Precautions of Wild Bergamot
The 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
Dosage
This herb is available as tincture, dried leaved, and salve in health food stores. Parts used: Fresh leaves and dried leaves.
This herb is a perennial plant and there are twelve species of the Monarda genus.It has lavender flowers and a very strong fragrance.
- Infusion: Pour one cup of boiling water over 2-3 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb (can use 4-6 fresh leaves) and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Keep tea cover until ready to use. Drink a cup of tea in the morning and in the evening or when needed.
- Tincture: Take ½ teaspoon of the tincture three times a day.