Wild Bergamot

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot is native the North America and the Native Americans put it do good use.  Now, I wasn't around to verify any of this, so I'll just repeat what I've read here and there.

• Cooked with meat
• Brewed into tea
• Relieve headache
• Cure colds
• Baby bath
• Indigestion
• Remove acne
• Poultice
• Treat gingivitis
• Relieve gas problems (farting)

... and much more.  It was used extensively by tribes all across America.



The flowers are said to be quite tasty and a nice addition to a summer fruit salad