Monarda fistulosa
Actions:
Antiseptic, Carminative
Therapeutic Categories:
Colds, skin infections, minor wounds (in mouth as well use as mouthwash), flatulence, mosquito repellant, helps bee stings (bee balm)
Safety:
no known issues
Magical Uses:
Cleansing
Plant Parts Used: Leaves, flowers (fresh)
Preparations: Teas, mouthwash, antiseptic
Energetics: Warm, bright
Notes:
Different than Citrus Bergamot
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Plant Identifiers: Mint family. Leaves are 2–3 in long, lance-shaped, and toothed. Compact flower clusters are solitary at the ends of branches
Also known as: Bee Balm
Chemical Constituents: thymol, geraniol, carvacrol, p-cymene, terpinenes, and a-thujene