3. Bee Balm (Bergamot/Monarda)
Also known as Bergamot or Monarda, Bee Balm is a wonderful plant because of its anti-microbial properties. This means it’s anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Anti-microbial plants are some of the best medicinal plants to grow because they can cover a variety of issues.
Medicinal Uses for Bee Balm
- Anti-microbial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-viral
- Soothes coughs
- Soothes skin
- Relieves stomach cramps
- Calms tissue while fighting microbial problems (great for children)
4. Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is also in the mint family, so plant wisely. If I had to pick only one herb to plant in my garden, I’d pick lemon balm because of all the medicinal uses it has.
Not only is it great tasting, it’s very light and very gentle so it’s a great herb for children. It’s also a strong and effective herb.
In the pharmaceutical world, the stronger a medicine is, the more dangerous it is, but this is not always the case with the herbal world. An herb can be very strong and also very gentle.
If you’re feeling stressed, simply going out to the garden and crushing some of the leaves in your hand, then inhaling the aroma can help soothe frayed nerves.
Medicinal Uses for Lemon Balm
- Reduces fevers
- Colds/flu
- Cough
- Calms nerves/stress
- Promotes sleep
- Upset Stomach