FREE: ~Spotted Bee Balm~ seeds (10)

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Native Americans made a tea from the leaves of spotted Bee Balm to treat flu, colds, and fever. It increases sweating. Essential oils are high in thymol, which is an effective fungicide and bactericide and also used to expel hookworms. Also called Horsemint. Perennial zones 4-10b.
Medicinal Uses: Spotted Bee Balm was used by the Meskwaki to treat colds and catarrh in a mixture with the leaves of Ranunculus delphinifolius and the disk florets of Helenium autumnale. This plant, along with other plants were ground into a powder and snuffed up the nostrils to relieve a sick headache. Taken with the roots of Asarum canadense, Euphorbia corollata, and Brauneria angustifolia these plants relieved stomach cramps. The Delaware washed patients' faces with an infusion of dotted horsemint to treat skin problems. They also used an infusion of dotted horsemint to reduce fevers. The Mohegan made an infusion of the plant to reduce fevers as well. The Nanticoke used an infusion of the entire plant to treat colds.
Food Uses: Use the leaves as a substitute for oregano. Leaves - raw or cooked. A strong aromatic taste, they are used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods, and also as an aromatic tea.
Hummingbirds as well as Bee's love Horsemint.
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