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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.

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

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.