Lamiaceae Monarda fistulosa L.
Wildbergamot Beebalm
Menominee - Drug, Respiratory Aid
Use documented by:
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 39
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Monarda fistulosa L.
Scientific name: Monarda fistulosa L.
USDA symbol: MOBR2 (
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Common names: Wildbergamot Beebalm
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Simple or compound infusion of leaves and flowers used as a universal remedy for catarrh.
RECRD: 89909 id: 23244