scarlet monarda, oswego tea, bee balm
indigenous to North America, a common garden plant in Britain
the oil extracted from the whole plant, and the leaves
oil of bergamot has antiseptic, aromatic, stomache calming, tonic and muscle-relaxing properties. An infusion of the young leaves was a common beverage in the USA before tea became popular. The infusion is also good for coughs, sore throats, fever and the common cold.
essential oil, infusion, fluid extract.