Bee Balm

Limited scientific evidence supports traditional uses; animal studies show anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant effects, with good safety in rats.

Benefits

Antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
analgesic
antiseptic
antispasmodic
expectorant
digestive aid

Key compounds

Rosmarinic acidluteolin-7-O-glucosidecaffeic acidneochlorogenic acidchlorogenic acidapigenin-7-O-glucosideacacetin-7-O-glucosideluteolinapigeninthymolcarvacrolp-cymene

May help with

Native Americans used it for colds
flu
oral infections
skin wounds
headaches
colic
and bronchial conditions through teas
poultices
and inhalations.

Best for these goals

Antioxidantanti-inflammatoryanalgesicantisepticantispasmodicexpectorantdigestive aid

How to use it

Teas, infusions, poultices, essential oil, tinctures

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Generally considered safe; insufficient data for pregnancy, lactation, and children; essential oil should be used with caution due to potency. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; use standard caution.

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