Friday, March 13, 2009

Monarda Fistulosa

AKA: Lavender Bergamot, Horsemint, Wild Bergamot

Planting: Rich moist soil in sun, fully hardy perennial, propagate by seed, 4’.

Propagation Zone 6/7: Seed/Perennial

Harvest: Whole plant used.

Culinary: Leaves are used to flavour meat and beans, young shoots and leaves are infused for tea.

Medicinal: An aromatic stimulant herb that aids digestion and increases perspiration. Used internally for colds, sore throats, catarrh, headaches, fevers, and gastric disorders. Used externally for skin eruptions.

Third Eye Vision:

Seeded: Spring 2009 in B7

Links: Wiki

Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)

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