Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot)
Monarda fistulosa
A thymol-rich native mint used as an antimicrobial tea for colds, sore throats, and digestion.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A thymol-rich native mint used as an antimicrobial tea for colds, sore throats, and digestion.
A thymol-rich native mint used as an antimicrobial tea for colds, sore throats, and digestion.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A thymol-rich native mint used as an antimicrobial tea for colds, sore throats, and digestion.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Gentle; avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Gentle; avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.