Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Bee Balm (Monarda)

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Essential Oil of Bee Balm (Monarda) (Monarda fistulosa) Abbr: B/B [to top of page]
A perennial plant with square-shaped stems, the leaves are fuzzy and toothed. It has bright red flowers ranging from one to three inches. When crushed the leaves are very fragrant.
Note: Top.
Odour of Essential Oil of Bee Balm (Monarda): Sweet, citrus with hint of floral.
Source of Essential Oil of Bee Balm (Monarda): Flowering tops.
Method of Extraction of Bee Balm (Monarda): Steam distilled.
Properties of Essential Oil of Bee Balm (Monarda): Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-infectious, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Fungicide, Hepatic, Insecticide, Sedative.
Actions of Essential Oil of Bee Balm (Monarda): Insect repellent, uterine tonic.
Digestion: Appetite - lack, constipation, digestion - sluggish, flatulence, gallstones, digestion of fats, intestinal infection, intestinal parasites, liver problems, ulcer - peptic.
Genito-Urinary: Leucorrhea, thrush, ureteritis, urethritis, urinary tract infection, uterine disorders, vaginal infection.
Immune: Infections - general, tonsillitis, viral infection.
Nervous: Fatigue.
Respiratory: Sinus infection, throat infection.
Skin: Athletes foot, fungal infection, shingles, warts, wounds.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Calming, fatigue, uplifting.
Contra-Indications for Bee Balm (Monarda): Pregnancy.
Comments on Bee Balm (Monarda): Native to North America, this plant likes dry hillsides and rock woods.Bee Balm is a strong antiseptic and may be useful in treating Candida as well as other infectious problems.

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