52 WEEKS::Wild Bergamot - SOLD

Wild Bergamot is one of my favorite wildflowers and always reminds me of a Jester's cap.  This plant was highly regarded by Native peoples who used it medicinally for ailments from acne to bronchial and stomach issues.  A few tribes used bergamot as perfume or insect repellant and others as meat preservative.  It was also used ceremonially in the Sun Dance. 

Many families still brew a tea using the leaves this flower to treat colds and as a mouthwash.  It is also known as Bee Balm or Honey Plant as it is popular with honey-gathering bees.  As part of the mint family, the leaves are edible with a slight minty flavor and so are often used as garnishes in salads.