{"product_id":"bee-balm-seed-packet","title":"Bee Balm - Seed Packet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative to the prairies of North America, the aromatic leaves of bee balm have long been used by Native Americans as a spicy garnish or as a herbal tea to ward off winter colds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, bee balm is very popular with bees and other pollinating insects. It is a member of the mint family and contains many of the same essential oils (and flavours) as oregano and thyme, which gives it a characteristic sharp and spicy bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as ‘wild bergamot’ – not to be confused with the citrus fruit ‘bergamot’ that is used to make bergamot essential oil and flavour earl grey tea – \u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e has evolved into many different varieties. We grow a lavender-coloured variety that does very well in the UK climate (or at least it does in our Somerset climate). It is easy to grow and a valuable herb to add to a herbal tea or use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earthsong Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50263659151701,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/4677\/4101\/files\/Bee-Balm-Organic-front-1007x1400.jpg?v=1738671652","url":"https:\/\/www.wildfungarium.com\/products\/bee-balm-seed-packet","provider":"Wild Fungarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}