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Wildflowers - Wild Bergamot
 
Wild Bergamot, Horsemint, Beebalm, Monarda fistulosa
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Wild Bergamot, Horsemint, Beebalm - Monarda fistulosa
 
Wild Bergamot contains the natural antiseptic, thymol, commonly used in mouthwashes.  Plains Indians used Wild Bergamot for its antiseptic properties.

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