Growing Medicinal Bee Balm for Tea

[@bethsteyer5440]

Thank you for this video, can't wait to harvest some of mine.

[@kristinemonier854]

I adore your videos!

[@Louisianagardening]

Thanks for the feedback, Kristine! How’s your garden growing this year?

[@Josef_R]

Just ordered scarlet.

[@Louisianagardening]

It's beautiful! I have some of it growing in another bed in front of our business. Definitely a stunner! It also gets a lot of shade there and it is still doing well.

[@aaronphillips2145]

Is this for the new tea bar?

[@Louisianagardening]

Absolutely!

[@SouthernGardeningGal]

Did you start this from seed also? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it at the local nurseries.

[@Louisianagardening]

I did start some from seed, but I believe this one came from the Urban Naturalist near downtown. I have a hard time with some herbs.

[@SouthernGardeningGal]

@@Louisianagardening I hear a lot about that place. I’ll have to check it out. Are you going to herb fest this weekend? Surely they will have some there.

[@Louisianagardening]

I'm hoping to!

[@kag1958]

What are the medicinal benefits of bee balm?

[@Louisianagardening]

There are many benefits and uses that I’ve read about, but I am specifically growing it to aid with digestion and menstrual cramps. It’s also good for congestion and colds. It’s antimicrobial and I’ve read it makes a great salve for rashes. I’ve got Rosemary Gladstar’s herbal book, but I like learning about what other local people use different things for with success.

[@kag1958]

Thank you

[@Louisianagardening]

Happy to help! It is a perennial so it will spread wherever you plant it and you shouldn’t ever have to plant it again. It’s wonderful!