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| Bee Balm |
The flower is called:
BEE BALM~
- Very fragrant and showy
- Native to northeastern North American
- They attract hummingbirds and butterflies
- Natural source of antiseptic thymol, which is the main active ingredient in modern mouth washes.
- Long history of use as medicinal plants by Native Americans. They used Bee Balm plants for skin infections, minor wounds.
- Bee Balm tea was used for mouth and throat infections. The leaves were boiled and used to treat headaches and fevers.
- Member of the mint family. The Native Americans used it as a seasoning for wild game.
