plants
Bergamot

Bergamot

Latin Name: Monarda didyma
Description of Appearance: Bergamot is a flowering plant with clusters of bright red tubular flowers. It has fragrant leaves and stems.
Common Names:
  • Bee Balm
  • Oswego Tea
  • Bergamot

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Digestive aid and mild sedative

Active Ingredients: Limonene, thymol, and carvacrol with calming properties
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and flowers
Preperation Method: Can be brewed into teas or taken as a tincture

Relief of respiratory conditions (such as coughs and sore throats)

Active Ingredients: Thymol, carvacrol, and rosmarinic acid with antibacterial and antiviral properties
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and flowers
Preperation Method: Can be brewed into teas or used in steam inhalation

Anti-inflammatory for skin conditions

Active Ingredients: Thymol and carvacrol with anti-inflammatory properties
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and flowers
Preperation Method: Can be used topically as a poultice or in salves

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Limonene

Description Limonene is a natural compound commonly found in the rind of citrus fruits.

Thymol

Description Thymol is a natural monoterpene phenol compound found in plants such as thyme and oregano.

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Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
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Common Names:
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Description of Appearance: Ajwain is an herbaceous plant with delicate leaves and small white flowers.
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