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Wild Bergamot, Horsemint, Beebalm, Monarda fistulosa
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Wild Bergamot contains the natural antiseptic, thymol, commonly used in mouthwashes.  Plains Indians used Wild Bergamot for its antiseptic properties.
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The prairie and the cave of Wind Cave National Park.  

Did You Know?
Wind Cave became a national park in 1903. It is one of the nation's oldest national parks. Today the park not only protects the 4th longest cave in the world, it protects an amazing prairie ecosystem and the wildlife associated with it.

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Last Updated: June 23, 2007 at 11:49 EST