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monarda fistulosa
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Eastern Beebalm, Wild Oswego Tea, Horsemint, Monarda
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Used as a
medicinal plant extensively by Amerindians
who recognised four varieties that had different odors.
Wild Bergamot was used also as an active diaphoretic
(sweat inducer) for ceremonial
sweat lodges.
A decoction of the herb was made into hair pomade.
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