![]() So, without any further ado… let’s grab our walking shoes and your headphones, head out the door to your favorite walking trail/park/neighborhood/etc. Not only is bee balm a beautiful ornamental plant, it’s also edible, fragrant, and has medicinal value. Hummingbirds do too But because bee balm (Monarda) is in the mint family of plants, garden pests will steer clear. ![]() It blooms with fantastic color in shades of red, pink, and purple. ***if you read this far, send me a dm for a shoutout!*** March 27, 2022Augby Karen Cumberledge Bee balm, also known as Monarda, is a favorite perennial flower and herb much loved by humans and wildlife alike. This beneficial tea not only tastes great, but is good for helping fight off colds and the flu. Join the bonesbugsandbotany Patreon Community to fund support all of Asia's work: ![]() Petty herbalist Herbalism of Spices Community Workshopįollow us on the Patreon Community to fund this amazing POD: (article) Clinical Trial for Lemon Balms effects on anxiety Its antimicrobial properties make it an excellent tool for warding off colds and the. (book) Medical Herbalism by David Hoffmanīones Bugs and Botany Patreon Posts on Lemon Balm: Bee Balm leaves make a refreshing tea that provides many health benefits. (herb/spice) ginger (zingiber officinale) (plant) horseradish (armoracia rusticana) The sedative-like effect of bee balm comes from its nervine properties that soothe the nervous system when youre feeling stressed. and press play for today’s amazing episode! ![]() Your fave bougie aunties are back at it again with the herbal carminatives, bay-bee! This week we’re discussing one of Asia’s favorite herbs… Lemon Balm, also know by its botanical name Melissa Officianalis! Typically known for its anti-anxiety effects, lemon balm is also a great carminative because the mind and gut have a deep-seated connection. Bee balm is used in modern herbal medicine to expel gas, to relieve nausea, in menstrual cramps, and as an expectorant to soothe sore throats (Foster 2006). ![]()
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