Bergamot Tea

I have a garden with plants of bergamot very prolific and I would love to use.

Medicinal plants using bergamot (Monarda Didyma)
Also known under the name of Monarda

The use of medicinal plants, including bergamot herbs (lemon balm), Monarda Didyma as ordered, are popular as an alternative to standard Western allopathic medicine for a variety of problems, including clearing sinuses, nausea as well as cough.

Monarda is an effective remedy for various ailments, and this holistic approach to physical health is increasingly popular, but should not replace conventional medicine or drugs.

Bergamot, Monarda Didyma, leaves


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Bergamot is used

What part of bergamot is used

Preparation of herbal tea

Disclaimers

Herbal teas and other indexes
Monarda

Bergamot is also known as Monarda Didyma, and has certain therapeutic properties and benefits of using it internally as a tea (infusion) are listed below.
Bergamot is used for the following

Monarda Didyma benefits:

* Nausea
* Digestive problems and disorders
* Vomiting
* Colds and flu
* Cough
* Antiseptic, decongestant
* Nasal congestion
* Chest tightness
* Clearing sinuses
* The drying of mucus

How much to use for tea bergamot

The leaves are used for the manufacture of beer.
Preparation of herbal tea

The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise noted, is to pour a cup boiling water over the material to be infused, let it sit for 5 minutes, strain and drink.

* Fresh vegetable matter
o When the recipe refers to fresh plant material to use, a material 1 / 4 cup fresh is used, according to the method above.
* Dried material
o When the recipe is to use dried material, use 2 teaspoons of material when it did.
Bark or seeds *
o If the call recipe for bark or seeds to be used, use 2 teaspoons of seeds or 1 tablespoon of bark.
* Sweetening your infusion
o You can sweeten your health drink with honey, if desired, and a dash of lemon juice can also improve the taste.

General warning when using herbal infusions

* Only use the herbal material if you are 100% sure that this is really the plant in question.
* If you are sick or have health problems, consult your healthcare professional.
* Do not continuously drink the same infusion. At maximum use for 10 days and then skip 5 days.
* Only have a cup of tea per day, except during acute periods - such as when you have a cold or flu, you can do three times a day but for a maximum of four days.
* When using herbs, be aware that they can be extremely powerful, if you have any side effects when taking these infusions, immediately stop using the plant and see your health professional immediately.

From:
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Tearoom

2 parts bergamot
1 part lemon balm
1 apple mint party
Big pinch of Roman chamomile flowers
Big pinch of red clover flowers

Blend herbs. Use 1 teaspoon per cup of boiling water. Can be refrigerated and served iced tea. Very refreshing.