Note: Bee Balm can also be known as Bergamot but not to be confused with Bergamot essential oil which is totally different and is cold pressed from the rind of the bitter orange fruit from the Citrus aurantium tree. Parts Used: The flower is used to make oil. Wild bee balm is a perennial that requires. An oxymel made from the petals is also used for respiratory issues. In humans, bee balm is made into a delicious tea that helps to treat digestive issues.
Your strained tea will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bee balm also contains thymol, which is the active constituent in thyme that’s used to treat varroa mites.
Strain the tea through cheesecloth, or you can also use a coffee filter. Close the lid and put the jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, giving it a shake now and then. There are several species of Bee Balm which have overlapping medicinal virtues. Fill a clean jar with filtered water and add the bee balm, giving it a good stir. You can also include a couple of leaves + flowers in a daily herbal tea blend which is very beneficial in helping to support our wellbeing.īee Balm comes from the mint family and her leaves and flowers are both edible. Her taste can be quite strong and isn’t one that I would drink solely on its own on a daily basis but instead when I need her therapeutic support the most. Bee Balm doesn’t just help the bees with a rich history both medicinally and in ritualistic work.īee Blam is a very aromatic, spicy and pungent herb and her strength is in helping to treat colds, coughs and respiratory congestion. An aromatic herb that has beautiful flowers which attracts lots of beneficial insects and is a good one to grow in your garden to help our ailing bee population.
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