Herbal Benefits of Bee Balm

Bee balm is a little flower from the Lamiaceae family. The flowers of bee balm can be found in shades of blues, pinks, and oranges.  Some plants bear flowers of more than one color too. Its bright oval leaves are the main part of the bee balm flower that is used. Different varieties of the plant require different sets of natural inputs but all of them usually flower midsummer and the beginning of fall. The flowers along with the leaves, are then dried up and used for several purposes. The most common use of it is to make herbal teas and supplements. Thymol, carvacrol, rosemarnic acids are the main constituents of the plant.

The bee balm is an Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anitifungal, Antioxtidant, Carminative and emmenagogue by property. Because of these, bee balm is not only used in kitchens for culinary purposes but also as a medicine. It has several benefits as herb. Some mentionable uses of it are:

Bee Balm Summer Tea

Bee balm leaves can be chopped or cut and then added in hot water to make the summer tea. It is then to be infused until cool enough to drink. The aromatic drink gives an essence of both mints and citrus. The taste can be enhanced by adding honey and lemon. This drink is an effective remedy for poor digestion, gas and bloating. It can also be served as a summer herbal ice tea to cool down summer heat.

Bee Balm pet skin wash

Pet like cats and dogs have health concern that are similar to ours. The same cannot be said about their reaction to herbs and food.  They intake them with no problem at all. The cooled tea can be applied as a skin wash. It relieves itchy skin from infected fleabites or other dermatitis. After insect bites, skin is inflamed and itchy.  The herbal property of bee balm can be of help in situations like that. It is a remarkable after-bite remedy. It antibacterial and regenerative to damaged skin and. It also calms inflamed skin.

Fragrant Smudge Stick

2 fresh stalks mugwort, 2 fresh stalks yarrow and 2 fresh stalks bee balm can be burned along with leaves and blossoms in order to spread aroma. The process requires exact proportions and proper combination of herbs. Make 7 to 8 inches long wands by rolling the stalks inside a newspaper. After securing the string with rubber bands the bundle has to be sun-dried for several days. Unwrap the bundle when the herbs are dry. Cotton strings can then be used to tie the stalks together. It is then used for several occasions, usually sacred religious programs, by igniting one end. The fragrance will fill the room.

Horse balm shampoo

Bee balm is also known as Horse balm in some regions. Horse balm shampoo, like the name suggests, is a shampoo made of bee balm. This particular shampoo improves one’s ability to focus and concentration on the task at hand. For example, if a child is playing, his concentration will primarily be on the games. Again, when he’s studying he will concentrate on his studies. It contains compounds that can cross the blood-brain barriers. This is why it can have positive effects even when used externally as shampoo or lotion. These are not for sale over the counters but are very easy to make if one has access to bee balm. All that is to be done is add several drops of the bee balm tincture to any herbal shampoo.

The Bee Balm Facial Mask

It contains Tannis which keeps skin clear and glowing. The mask can be made by combining 2 tablespoons of finely crushed bee balm leaves, ½ cup of ground oats, ¼ a cup of honey, and ¼ a cup of aloe vera gel and mixing until a thick paste is formed.

Other use of the bee balm includes relieve from colic, fevers and colds. The oil can be used to scent soaps. Itss antibacterial qualities treat infections. It can also be used in the kitchen to give a minty flavor to salads. To do so, petals have to be separated and scattered over salad for garnish.

The bee balm is both handy and appealing; It’s taste and usefulness has won over the hearts of many users and thus is one of the most favorite herbs of all time.