Bee Balm, Monarda fistulosa, also known as wild bergamot! A treat for bees with its strong scent and spicy taste.

Fresh and dried leaves from the bee balm make a tasty tea, by itself or added in with other herbs.

Bee Balm is good for:

• skin eruptions
• eczema
• acne
• psoriasis
• mouth infections
• sore throats
• gastric disorders
• nausea
• poor appetite
• menstrual cramping
• headaches
• fevers
• anti-anxiety
• antidepressant

I foraged this plant in central Minnesota. Comes in a 1 oz bottle come with a dropper.

I use the folk method for making all my tinctures, which uses no measurements except sizing things up with your eyes. So I put the plant material in a jar and then fill with alcohol.

Dosages -

Dosages for children are not provided in most herbals. To determine the correct dose you need to consider the size of the child, the ailment, the power of the herb you intend to use, and the adult dosage.

Young's Rule for determining dosage uses the child's age divided by twelve plus the age. The dosage for a 4 year old: 4/12+4 = 4/16 = 1/4 of the adult dose.