Wild Bergamot Bee Balm Plant Benefits Monarda fistulosa + Bee Balm Tea
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), as well as other bee balm plant species, offers us so many benefits! The gifts of bee balm include promoting digestion, helping you recover from colds and the flu, fighting fungal and yeast infections… That’s just naming a little of what bee balm can do. (Really, bee balm can be some of our most potent herbal medicine against infections and stagnant conditions.) One of my favorite ways to enjoy wild bergamot bee balm is as a tea, so I’ll be sharing my bee balm tea recipe with you as well! (Be sure to download your free, printable recipe card. You can find the link in the resources section below.)
Speaking of bee balm tea…
Feeling chilled? Brew a mug of bee balm tea, settle in with your favorite comfy throw, and prepare to be amazed as you sip.
Need to treat a minor burn? Try a wash of cooled bee balm tea.
Gut feeling heavy and uncomfortable after a meal? Say it with me… bee balm tea.
These are just a few of the potential applications for spicy-hot bee balm tea… This episode goes into many more.
Besides benefiting us medicinally, bee balm makes a delicious addition to many savory dishes. And to say the bee balm plant is beloved by pollinators might just be the understatement of the year.
As you make bee balm’s acquaintance, I’m sure you’re going to fall in love with this beautiful plant, too!
After listening in to this episode, you’ll know:
► Why bee balm is such a powerful, one-stop pharmacy for the cold and flu season
► Who should NOT take bee balm in medicinal doses
► Why bee balm is an herb to consider growing yourself
► Why taste informs how to work with bee balm
► When to combine taking bee balm internally with external application
► My favorite combination of herbs for soothing an inflamed urinary tract
► and much more…
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► Would you like to grow your own wild bergamot? Strictly Medicinal Seeds has both plants and seeds available: bit.ly/3qdtZus
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
00:00 - Introduction to wild bergamot bee balm (Monarda fistulosa)
02:49 - Bee balm energetics
05:05 - Bee balm for infections
05:24 - Mouth infections
06:10 - Fungal and yeast infections
07:03 - Urinary tract infections
07:43 - Bacterial infections
08:14 - Bee balm promotes digestion
09:14 - Bee balm for colds and the flu
10:04 - Bee balm as an emmenagogue
10:31 - Bee balm for wounds and burns
10:50 - How to identify bee balm
12:20 - Consider growing bee balm
13:09 - How to make bee balm tea
18:36 - Herbal tidbit
-- SWEATER PATTERN -
Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Love Note by Tin Can Knits
-- DISCLAIMER --
The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
Oops! At 4:15, I accidentally said lemon balm, rather than bee balm tea. 😳 Just a slip of the tongue; bee balm tea is what I meant.
Thank you all that make this podcast happen! It's really a delight to learn about herbs and how to use them.
Our pleasure! Thank you so much for watching!
Did not know that it is a mint, did not know that it is also called bergamot. It is growing in nature all around me, has-been trying to get my attention for years. Thank you, now I know what to do with it.
Yay! So glad this was helpful! Enjoy bee balm!
I am here to learn about beer balm but as I watch I cant help but notice what a beautiful sweater you're wearing. Just wanted to take a moment to tell you how gorgeous it is! Thanks for the fabulous video
Oh thank you! That is very kind! I knit the sweater myself so the compliment is especially welcome! Yay for bee balm!
I've had the Bee Balm red flowers, didn't know there were other colors. Going to grow this again. Thanks Rosalie, I always learn something. Beautiful channel.
You are so welcome! Let me know what you think when you try the different varieties. They are all so different!
Thank you for this tea recipe I have BeeBalm growing in my garden and I’m going to try right away. Now I don’t want to deprive the bees and hummingbirds so is okay to wait until the petals drop.
If you harvest the flowers while the plant is still vibrant then it will regrow new flowers, often numerous ones! So by harvesting you can increase the growth of the plant. Once the plant is done flowering the taste of the plant changes significantly. I strongly prefer the taste before that stage.
I know a hand knit sweater when I see one! Beautiful love notes ❤
Oh thank you!
The more I watch your videos the more at peace I feel. Thank you for sharing your love for herbs with us. The more I learn about herbalism the more I want to know. 😂 It has been such a pleasure to listen to a bunch of your videos today including the interviews and listening to each persons journey in the healing arts. Thank you! ❤ I love the smell of Bee Balm, it’s so enchanting.
Wow! This was the first comment I saw this morning and it has made my day. Thank you for your kindness!
Your knowledge of amazing, thank you!!
Thank you, as always, Rosalee. Appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge ~ Patricia
Thank you!
You're welcome!
You are so gifted! It is truly a pleasure to learn from you. A heartfelt thank you to you and all of your team.
So glad I found your channel! I am a beginner Bee Balm grower and was so happy when I got flowers this summer. I had no idea of the medicinal benefits of the plant but I will refer back to your channel to make the tea, tincture and salve. Thanks so much
Glad I could help! Welcome to the channel!
Wow thanks for ur info. I have 2 Bee Balm plants out back and it smells so good. I just got into herbal teas and plan to use the Bee Balm as tea.. thank you😊
I use it to make a mouth rinse that I use daily!
Hm. I use peroxide. I think I will make an experiment with peroxide and bergamot leaves and see what happens.
Oooh nice! Thanks for sharing!
You are so right! Impossible to find Bee Balm dried herb! Easy to find seeds or even starter plants, but sadly my current location just is not conducive to any kind of gardening. Maybe someday soon!
I understand! Here are some ways you can find herbs:
1. Search for herbal apothecaries near you.
2. Visit Rosalee’s listing of herb farms and wildcrafters within the US and Canada to find fresh herbs near you. www.herbalremediesadvice.org/Herb-Farms-Wildcrafters.html
3. Visit Mountain Rose Herbs, an online apothecary that sells high quality organic herbs. They are Rosalee’s first choice for herbs she’s not able to find near her. bit.ly/2KXdWIA
And, keep in mind thyme and oregano have quite a bit of overlap with bee balm, so you may try either or both of those wonderful herbs, as well.
Warmly,
Karin Rose
Rosalee, I so value your approach in sharing this information. Reliable, experienced thorough and kind warm friendly presentation.
I love to explore nature whereever I go..It's where my attention goes..like a bee😅🐝
I collect leaves, flowers and herbs.
Do you write and memorize your presentation? You do this very well. I would love to see you doing free style visits in a garden just hang out and see what happens ..Bergamot is one of my favourite scents in perfumes I recall like Aqua di Parma.. I recall it from decades ago living in London..Do you know much about perfume making?
Enjoy your time off❤ Lia
I purchased Monarda Fistulosa seeds to grow this year . Im so excited to see all the hummingbirds and butterflies.
Wonderful!
Informative video; thanks! I came here b/c I thought I read somewhere that this is the herb used in Earl Grey tea. I bought some of the dried herb at my local herb store. I was hoping to use it to re-create that taste as an herbal tea. It did not happen, but I learned a lot here about Wild Bee Balm. Thank you.
Awww, that's awesome you were up for learning something new and entirely different from what you were searching for!
I love earl grey tea! It's flavored with the essential oil of a citrus fruit. I have a recipe showing you how you can make your own here: www.herbalremediesadvice.org/best-earl-grey-tea.html
Would it be worth adding Bergamont to firecider?
yes! I love adding similar herbs like thyme and oregano to fire cider. Bee balm would be perfect! Great idea.
I love your videos, but I usually get distracted staring at your sweaters and wondering if you're a knitter, if you made your sweater, and what the pattern is. 🤣 The addiction is real. 🙄
Hahaha! Love this since I am obviously addicted to knitting the sweaters. :) This summer I had to skip the sweaters a few times because it was so hot. So of course now my goal is to make more cotton/linen summer tops. :)
I can think of far worse addictions to have! 😄 I was working on Isabell Kraemer's "Laia" sweater while watching this. 😉 Your sweaters are beautiful, and your video content is always interesting and instructive. Very enjoyable! Just found you recently, so now I need to get caught up on back episodes. Looking forward to seeing more of your knits, and herbal wisdom. 😊 Thank you for making such great videos!
I’m so glad you mentioned this as I’ve been admiring Rosalee’s Love Note sweaters & suspected she had knit them. It’s on my make list! Have gone down the Ravelry website “rabbit hole?”
On a separate note, my copy of wild remedies arrived! Now that the fires in Kelowna seem to be settling down, I look forward to have a good read! I have it packed in my bug out pile.
Love this! Where can I find organic bee balm to order? I didn't see on MRH
It's very hard to find bee balm to buy. You could check with small scale farmers from this listing: www.herbalremediesadvice.org/Herb-Farms-Wildcrafters.html
Hello Rosalee - I’d like to know how you dry your herbs
Hi, there are many methods to drying herbs and the best way really depends on your climate. For those of us in arid (dry) climates, it is pretty easy to lay them out in a single layer and air dry. For small pieces, a paper bag can work well. For those who live in humid climates, you may need to employ low heat. No matter how you dry your plants, keep them in the shade or inside in a darker room. Airflow helps, too.
Cheers,
Karin Rose
Can you use the flower heads for anything after the petals have fallen off?
Hi, we typically use herbs/plants when they are vibrant and putting their energy into the part we are harvesting. For flowers, this means harvesting and using the whole flower (or the petals, usually petals only are used in food -- not herbal medicine) when it is vibrant and just beginning to open.
Cheers,
Karin Rose
can you use it fresh for tea and tinctures
Yes
Yes you can. In general I prefer dried for tea since this makes a stronger tea, but fresh has it's own unique fresh taste. And I often prefer fresh herbs for tinctures. Enjoy!
My bee balm always get powdery mildew. What do you do to avoid this (besides not watering from above)?
Most of my powdery mildew problems went away after I stopped watering from above. Another thing you could try is getting new plants and growing them in a slight different location. Changing it up a bit may help.
@@HerbsWithRosalee I had the same question. I have both red and lavender varieties growing in my pollinator garden. I do not water from above, but am constantly dealing with powdery mildew. Neem spray helps to some extent if I catch it early and spray regularly (which I don't 🤭). I may just try growing them in a different spot. Thank you🌸
Is this the same bergamot that is in Earl Gray?
Nope, that's a different plant entirely. I wish I had thought to mention that! Thanks for asking.
@@HerbsWithRosaleeahh..this is what I wondered..