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Supplied as a packet of approximately 60 seeds.
This Product is Available Now.Also known as Bee Balm.
A pretty herb with a wonderful lemon-orange scent.
Indian tribes use wild Bergamot to treat colds and bronchial complaints.
The young leaves can be used to add a delicate citrus flavour to fish, chicken or omelette dishes whether used fresh or dried.
The pinky mauve flowers can be added to salads or dried (they keep their colour well) and used as a winter decoration.
Leaves can be used to make a refreshing citrus-flavoured tea or can be blended with good quality black tea (it is a good Earl Grey substitute and became popular in New England after the Boston Tea Party in 1773)
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
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As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using. Avoid if pregnant.
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