When mentioned of this plant sometimes accidents happen. What are the benefits of bergamot? Ahmad tea with this additive is widely known, and many people think that the famous pear variety gives it a special aroma. Sometimes the plant is confused with a similar fragrant grass Monarda. However, it is neither one nor the other.
What is bergamot
We can say that this is a peculiar type of orange. However, such a statement will not be entirely accurate. What is bergamot, from a botanist's point of view? It is a hybrid of citron (lemon) and bitter orange (a cross between tangerine and pomelo). Bergamot was bred by the ancient Chinese by crossing. There is another version according to which this is not a hybrid, but a form of natural mutation of the orange.
So, bergamot – what is it? Firstly, it is an evergreen tree. Secondly, it is a citrus that belongs to the rutaceae family. Fans of oranges, tangerines, and lemons should be disappointed by the fact that bergamot fruits are... inedible. Their taste is too sour and bitter. True, candied fruits, syrups, and liqueurs are made from ripe fruits. The main purpose of fruits is production essential oil.
What does bergamot look like?
A tree 2-3 m high is a young bergamot. The height of the “old-timer” is 5-6, or even 10 m. What does bergamot look like? It has a spreading crown, prickly shoots directed upward at an acute angle from the trunk. The leaves are fragrant, especially if you rub them lightly. When the trees bloom, they give off an intoxicatingly pleasant bergamot aroma. The fruits are yellow-green, similar to lemons.
Where does bergamot grow?
It is believed that this fruit was brought to Europe by Italian merchants. How does bergamot grow? Plantations, the first of which were discovered in the south of Italy, in the vicinity of the city of Bergamo - hence the name of this plant. The industry for its cultivation is thriving here today. In addition, exotic citrus fruit is cultivated in India, China, Spain, France, Crimea and the Caucasus. Bergamot can grow both in the garden and as a houseplant.
What are the benefits of bergamot?
The plant has a whole “bouquet” of advantages. The beneficial properties of bergamot are truly diverse. Citrus is capable of:
- destroy bacterial, viral, fungal infections;
- heal wounds;
- strengthen immunity;
- relax, remove stress;
- normalize and relieve pain from menstrual cycles;
- improve digestive function, genitourinary systems;
- lower arterial pressure;
- regulate blood cholesterol levels;
- increase brain activity;
- strengthen the walls blood vessels;
- stimulate sexual desire;
- improve skin condition.
Bergamot oil
Fresh goods can be distinguished by their greenish-yellow color and an exceptionally pleasant sweetish aroma of a light substance. At long-term storage the product acquires a brownish tint, and bitter notes appear in the smell. The beneficial properties of bergamot largely depend on the method of production of the essential oil. The best varieties obtained from the peel unripe fruits cold pressing method. Bergamot essential oil is used as a tea flavoring agent, a medicinal agent and an ingredient in perfume products.
Sometimes you can find mentions of orange lavender. This is also called bergamot oil. The reason for this is the presence of ingredients also contained in lavender extract. According to some sources, there are more than 200 active substances in essential oil, and according to others, about 500 active substances. The main ones are terpenoid ethers, the presence of which explains beneficial features product.
To avoid allergic reactions, the product cannot be used in concentrated form. Before use with therapeutic purpose it should be added to the base one, e.g. Vaseline oil(1:10). You cannot drink tea with citrus essential oils dripping into the cup. Only dry tea leaves are flavored with this oil (1 drop per pack). Before first use, be sure to do a skin test.
Tea with bergamot during pregnancy
This drink will help to the expectant mother relieve excessive nervousness and anxiety. However, the tea should not be very strong. You should not drink more than 3 cups daily, especially before bed. On early stages It is better to abstain from such tea during pregnancy. Strict contraindications include allergies and epilepsy. Bergamot can be harmful during pregnancy:
- if there is a threat of miscarriage;
- with severe pathologies of the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver;
- with hormonal imbalances.
We all have heard the phrase “black tea with bergamot”. And not everyone knows what the bergamot plant, which is added to this very tea, looks like, and what it is in general. So, beragmot is a plant of the rutaceae family, which also includes citrus fruits. Its fruits look very much like lemons. The oil extracted from its peel is added to tea to flavor it. This tea soothes and improves digestion.
Description of the bergamot plant
Bergamot is a tree-like plant that grows from 2 to 10 meters in height. Its crown is spreading, wide, with thick shoots that extend upward from the main trunk at an acute angle.
When bergamot blooms, a strong pleasant aroma. Its flowers are collected in small bunches or grow singly. The fruits form and ripen by the beginning of winter. The main sign of full ripening is the formation of a dense shell and darkening of the seeds.
About the spice bergamot
Bergamot does not grow in nature; it was artificially bred by humans. And it got its name in honor of the city of Bergamo in Italy. It is cultivated to obtain essential oil, that is, as an essential oil crop.
Bergamot oil is obtained not only from the fruit, but also from flowers, leaves and young shoots. It has a pleasant fresh aroma and is considered the best essential oil obtained from citrus fruits. It is used not only for tea, but also in perfumes.
Bergamot essential oil is also prescribed as a medicine. For medical reasons, it is consumed from 2 to 5 drops dissolved in a tablespoon of honey. The antidepressant effect of bergamot oil has been scientifically proven. It helps with nervous exhaustion, providing a calming and relaxing or, on the contrary, a tonic and stimulating effect.
How else is bergamot used?
In addition to extracting essential oil, sometimes the pulp of the fruit is used to make candied fruits and marmalade. The fruits are also used in cooking to make jams. The zest is used in the preparation of syrups, liqueurs and confectionery.
Bergamot is often included in dietary supplements designed to improve immunity and overall health. Bergamot oil is often included in compositions used for aromatherapy. It also has excellent healing properties and has diuretic and anthelmintic properties.
Bergamot flower
In addition to bergamot in the usual sense, there are often references to bergamot flowers, which have no direct relation to the previously described plant. The thing is that around the 19th century, beautiful and bright, exuding a pleasant aroma, very similar to the aroma of bergamot, began to be called by analogy with a citrus plant.
By the way, monarda (bergamot) flowers are also an essential oil plant, but only herbaceous. Its other names are Indian feather, American lemon balm, mountain balsam, Oswego tea.
Bergamoda-monarda flowers have a powerful rhizome. The plant is very resistant to diseases and pests. Often the stems and inflorescences of lemon monarda are used as a spicy-flavoring seasoning, which is well suited to salads, meat dishes, and also flavors tea, kvass, and jam.
Perennial herbaceous plant very drought-resistant and cold-resistant. It grows well on light calcareous soils and responds well to organic fertilizing.
Monarda leaves are silver-gray, long, lanceolate. The stem is erect, stretches to heights of up to 1 meter. The plant blooms in July-August, flowering lasts up to 2 months. The flowers are very decorative with colors ranging from pink-violet to dark lilac. They can be used both to form bouquets and to decorate flower beds and.
Extreme sensitivity to low temperatures makes zinnias annual plants, which are usually grown through seedlings. But there is nothing complicated about sowing and growing young zinnias. They are hardy and low-maintenance plants that are easy to grow from seed. And if you also collect your own seeds, you will get one of the most “economical” summer seeds in your collection. Bright baskets of inflorescences color the garden with a special cheerful canvas.
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Noble lush greenery, unpretentiousness, and the ability to purify the air from dust and pathogens make nephrolepis one of the most popular indoor ferns. There are many types of nephrolepis, but any of them can become a real decoration for a room, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s an apartment, a country house or an office. But only healthy, well-groomed plants can decorate a room, so creating suitable conditions and proper care is the main task of flower growers.
Experienced gardeners always have crystalline iron sulfate, or ferrous sulfate, in their garden medicine cabinet. Like many others chemicals, it has properties that protect garden and berry crops from numerous diseases and insect pests. In this article we will talk about the features of using iron sulfate to treat garden plants against diseases and pests and about other options for its use on the site.
Many people cannot imagine their diet without ripe delicious tomatoes. Moreover, the variety of varieties allows you to choose the one that suits your taste the most. There are varieties that are called salad varieties, that is, they are best consumed in fresh. These include the Honey tomato, whose name speaks for itself. In 2007, the Honey variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. “Agrosuccess” offers seeds from the best breeders in the world that have undergone additional testing
Retaining walls are the main tool for working with complex terrain on a site. With their help, they not only create terraces or play with planes and alignment, but also emphasize the beauty of the rock garden landscape, the change in height, the style of the garden, and its character. Retaining walls allow play with raised and lowered areas and hidden areas. Modern dry or more solid walls help turn the disadvantages of the garden into its main advantages.
Salad with chicken breast and vegetables without mayonnaise can be light snack For festive table, and the main dish for those who are watching their figure or have decided to part with extra pounds. To chicken breast turned out tender and juicy, first marinate it in spices and oil, and then quickly fry it in a very hot frying pan in vegetable oil. If you have a wok, great, if not, then a regular frying pan with a non-stick coating will do.
There were times when the concepts of “garden tree”, “family tree”, “collection tree”, “multi tree” simply did not exist. And it was possible to see such a miracle only on the farm of the “Michurintsy” - people who were amazed by their neighbors, looking at their gardens. There, on one apple, pear or plum tree, not only varieties of different ripening dates, but also various colors and sizes ripened. Not many people despaired of such experiments, but only those who were not afraid of numerous trials and errors.
On the balcony, in an apartment, on a summer cottage - everywhere enthusiastic people find a place for their pets. It turns out that growing flowers is a very troublesome task and requires only endless patience, hard work and, of course, knowledge. Providing a variety of colors and healthy nutrition- only one, not the biggest, but a problem on the difficult, exciting path of a florist. One of the most responsible and difficult care jobs indoor plants- this is their transplant.
A unique combination of chrysanthemum-like flowers with fleshy original leaves and thus draws attention to aptenia. But its ability to grow tirelessly and vigorously, the dazzling colors of both greenery and flowers are its main advantages. And although the plant was long ago transferred to mesembryanthemums, apthenia still remains a special star. Hardy and unpretentious, but at the same time resembling a beautifully blooming star, it is rapidly gaining popularity.
Fish soup from pollock - light, low-calorie and very healthy, it is suitable for vegetarian menu(pescatarianism) and non-strict fasting. Pollock is one of the most common and available fish, which can be found on the shelves of almost any store. This fish is from the cod family, the meat is dense and white. Pollock does not fall apart when cooked, there are not many bones in this fish, in a word, it is a suitable fish for both novice home cooks and experienced thrifty housewives.
The front garden is the face of the garden and its owner. Therefore, for these flower beds it is customary to choose plants that are decorative throughout the season. And, in my opinion, front garden perennials that bloom in spring deserve special attention. Like primroses, they bring us special joy, because after a dull winter, more than ever, we want bright colors and flowers. In this article, we suggest getting acquainted with the best ornamental perennials that bloom in spring and do not require special care.
The climatic conditions of our country, unfortunately, are not suitable for growing many crops without seedlings. Healthy and strong seedlings are the key to a high-quality harvest, in turn, the quality of seedlings depends on several factors: Even healthy-looking seeds can be infected with pathogens that remain on the surface of the seed for a long time, and after sowing, getting into favorable conditions, are activated and affect young and immature plants
Our family loves tomatoes very much, so most of the garden beds are devoted to this particular crop. Every year we try to try new ones interesting varieties, and some of them take root and become loved. At the same time, over many years of gardening, we have already developed a set of favorite varieties that are required to be planted every season. We jokingly call such tomatoes “special purpose” varieties - for fresh salads, juice, pickling and storage.
Coconut pie with cream - "kuchen", or German coconut cake(Butter milch shnitten - soaked in milk). Without exaggeration I will say that this is incredible tasty pie- sweet, juicy and tender. It can be stored in the refrigerator for quite a long time; cakes with cream are prepared on the basis of this sponge cake in Germany. The recipe is from the “Guests on the doorstep!” category, since usually all the ingredients are in the refrigerator, and it takes less than an hour to prepare the dough and bake.
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Bergamot is not a herb, as many people believe, but a tree. It belongs to the Rutaceae family and is called citrus bergamia in Latin. The plant is perennial, evergreen, with oblong dark green leaves. It can reach 10 meters in height, it blooms very beautifully: the flowers are either white or purple, sometimes solitary, sometimes collected in inflorescences, but in any case with a very rich aroma. The fruits are similar to lemons, round, green, approximately 6-8 cm in diameter, covered with a shell of three layers. From the inside, the fruits of bergamot also resemble lemons, but the color of the pulp is green, and it tastes sourish-bitter.
It is believed that the plant was first grown in Italy, namely in Bergamo. Hence the name - bergamot. But this species became widely known after perfumers from France began to produce the so-called “royal water” from it in the 17th century. Then this one healthy fruit came in handy for the world's first cologne: it was with the help of bergamot that a bright aroma was achieved.
It is quite possible that the use of pleasantly fragrant fruits would be limited to this. But the British found a new use for bergamot. They began to add it to tea, namely to the already legendary Earl grey. Since then, many people know bergamot primarily as a tasty and useful supplement for tea.
By the way, there is a legend that for the first time this happened completely by accident. Allegedly, the sailors were transporting both a batch of tea and vessels with bergamot oil at the same time. A storm broke out at sea, vessels with oil broke, their contents soaked bags of tea. The merchants decided to try it - it was a great pity that the goods would be lost. And it turned out that the result was a drink with delicate aroma and delicate taste.
Composition and calorie content
So, what is so good about bergamot besides the unique taste that it can give to tea? The fact is that both the fruits and leaves of this plant have a very rich useful elements compound. Exactly these valuable substances and determine such an attractive taste of bergamot and its healing properties. So, what are these elements:
- unsaturated and saturated fatty acids
- zinc, magnesium, iron, copper, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, calcium
- vitamins of group B, as well as A, E, C and PP
At the same time, bergamot is very low calorie fruit, per 100 grams of product there are only 36 kcal. So he may well be considered dietary product. True, there is pure form No one has thought of it yet.
Beneficial features
As already mentioned, the range of beneficial properties of bergamot is very, very wide. Here are just a few of these properties:
- Against depression. Very valuable property bergamot is a good antidepressant. The aroma of the plant relieves anxiety, stress, improves mood, adds energy and strength. Moreover, for these purposes you can either brew bergamot with tea or add essential oil to the aroma lamp. In the latter case, the impact will be stronger.
- Against viruses and colds. Bergamot has proven itself very well in the fight against such a dangerous virus as herpes. In addition, the active substances contained in the plant help cure colds.
- Anti-inflammatory. Since bergamot helps the body strengthen its protective functions, it is good to use for skin diseases and respiratory tract. The plant helps increase resistance to bacteria and inflammation of the mucous membranes. Excellent for clearing the nose when you have a runny nose. Helps reduce high fever.
- In cosmetology. If you regularly take bergamot in one form or another - as an additive to tea or food, it helps to increase skin tone and tone, tightens pores, reduces oily skin, and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
- For potency. The valuable elements contained in bergamot have a good effect on male potency and female libido.
- For digestion. Bergamot relieves spasms and normalizes the digestion process, increases appetite.
- For heart. Normalizes the functioning of both the heart and blood vessels. Normalizes blood pressure and reduces cholesterol levels in blood vessels.
In addition, bergamot is a good anthelmintic and diuretic; it improves lactation, therefore it is useful for nursing mothers. It also increases concentration, relieves tension, and helps with headaches.
Application
Although bergamot is primarily known as an aromatic addition to tea, it can be used in other ways. Yes, the fruits of this plant are bitter, but they are still used in cooking. Other parts of bergamot are also used:
- For salads. Squeeze the juice from the peel of the bergamot fruit, mix with salt, add chopped herbs that you like. Then dress the salad.
- For jam. If you add bergamot zest to jam, it will acquire unusual taste. Just do this no earlier than 3-5 minutes before the end of cooking. And no more than one gram of zest per 200 ml of jam.
- For homemade wines. Mix the zest from half the fruit and a small amount of granulated sugar. Mix with a glass of wine. Then pour the resulting mixture into a bottle with the remaining wine and leave for 3-5 days, capping it and placing it in the dark. Then they filter and drink.
- For marmalade. Cut the peel removed from five bergamot fruits, cover with water and let stand for three days. The water must be changed several times to remove the bitter taste. Then boil and drain. Add a kilogram of sand, boil in a small amount of water again, as if you were making jam. When the syrup has hardened, add the juice of one lemon, mix everything thoroughly and pour into molds. Leave to harden.
- For baking. Not fresh, but dried bergamot zest is added to baked goods. If you first pour it with cognac, it will turn out even tastier. The dough can be anything - either yeast, shortbread or puff pastry.
- For jam. The principle is the same as when making jam. You need to take several fruits weighing 700-800 grams, 600-700 grams of granulated sugar, a liter of water, a pinch of salt, a couple of teaspoons of liqueur. Liqueur is added after the jam is cooked. It turns out very tasty.
- For refreshment. Great drink obtained from green tea with bergamot. You need to brew tea separately and bergamot leaves separately. Then combine, let cool and strain. Once cooled, add lemon juice and a little sugar to taste. Drink either neat or freeze in molds and add this ice to other drinks.
- For toning. This bergamot drink is made with black tea. The plant and tea are also brewed separately, mixed and filtered, and then honey and lemon are added. This drink should be drunk warm.
- For a calming effect. This drink is useful for upset nerves. It is made quite simply - mix a tablespoon of juice from bergamot fruits, 5 ml natural honey, 200 ml clean water. Take twice a day for a week.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that bergamot has many beneficial properties, it is still not suitable for everyone. Here are the most common contraindications:
- age under 12 years (cannot be used for aromatherapy)
- allergic reaction to citrus fruits
- frequent insomnia
- pregnancy
In principle, the plant must be treated very carefully. After all, it contains a lot of substances such as furocoumarins. And they can provoke increased pigmentation, especially in combination with long exposure to the sun. Therefore, you should not apply bergamot oil to your skin in summer. Of course, there is no need to use this oil in a solarium.
In general, bergamot essential oil is not recommended for use on its own. It must be mixed with olive or other massage oil. Otherwise, a burn may occur. Also, do not allow bergamot oil to come into contact with the mucous membrane. If you follow all these recommendations, bergamot will bring only pleasure and benefits.
Monarda, or garden bergamot, is a spicy-aromatic plant with unique beneficial properties: it is not only beautiful flower, which is usefully used in cooking, but also powerful medicine, capable of fighting the harm of viral infections or difficult-to-remove fungi. In everyday life, however, monarda is often confused with bergamot orange due to the similarity of names, citrus taste and the aroma of the leaves of these plants. In addition, both of these cultures are used in tea mixtures. Therefore, information about the benefits and harms of monarda is necessary for a wide range of consumers.
What kind of plant is this
There are 3 absolutely different plants with the same name "bergamot". They are often confused with each other, although they have different properties.
Stand out:
- Bergamot pear, translated as “bey pear”, originates from the Ottoman Empire.
- Orange-bergamot– citrus, reminiscent of lemon and lime, originally from the Italian town of Bergamo: hence the name “bergamot”;
- Monarda herb, or garden bergamot, with a delicate citrus-like bergamot lemon flavor and aroma.
Monarda is an aromatic medicinal honey plant of the Lamiaceae family with bright flowers from white to cherry tones, often cultivated in summer cottages. The plant was brought to Europe from America in the 20th century. It received its name in honor of the Spanish botanist Monardes, who first described it.
Varieties of monarda
There are many varieties of monarda, but the most useful are its two types, which combine decorative and aromatic properties with the most high content essential oil:
Dudchata (tubular)- the most valuable essential oil monarda, which contains the substance thymol, the benefits of which are manifested in the high medicinal properties of the plant. Thanks to thymol, monarda fistula is widely used in medicine, cosmetology, and the perfume industry.
Lemon - with blue flowers- most loved by summer residents due to the fact that it has both decorative and culinary use- as a spice for various dishes. The invaluable universal properties of this type of essential oil are due to the substances included in its composition, which can, by similarity, replace herbs such as basil, mint, lemon balm, cumin, thyme, tarragon, dill, rosemary, hyssop, coriander, lemon.
Chemical composition of monarda
Monarda is rightfully considered a useful plant, rich in the following elements:
- Essential oils. They contain about 40 substances: linalol, sabinene, borneol, cymene, terpinene, thuyene, thuyol, myrcene and others, from the concentration of which essential oil is obtained - the most powerful medicine against many diseases;
- Antioxidants, which help rejuvenate the body, get back on your feet faster after illness;
- Retinoids – useful substances, responsible for the health of hair and nails, elasticity and youth of the skin;
- Vitamin C, which is very effective in treating colds, works well with immune system person.
Useful and medicinal properties of monarda
Monarda flower has many beneficial properties, which were also used by Indian tribes for various medicinal purposes. The benefits of using monarda are varied:
- strengthening the immune system;
- relief from pain;
- rapid healing of wounds;
- elimination of inflammation of the oral cavity;
- treatment of the heart and blood vessels;
- maintaining normal male potency (bergamot is a well-known aphrodisiac);
- increase breast milk in mothers during lactation;
- reduction of fever, etc.
Since ancient times, a decoction was prepared from monarda, which they drank, used to wash wounds, and made inhalations. A fresh leaves The plant was applied to abscesses, since its juice has extremely beneficial properties in relieving inflammatory processes.
Attention! It must be remembered that improper use of monarda can cause harm to health instead of benefit. Before using it, you should consult your doctor.
Traditional medicine recipes with garden bergamot (decoctions, infusions, tinctures, compresses)
To prepare a decoction of monarda, take fresh or dried flowers, stems and leaves of the plant and lightly chop them. 5 tsp. pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, let the broth brew for 20 minutes, then filter and use depending on the purpose: inside or in the form of inhalations, compresses.
For rapid healing of burns and wounds
All types of monarda contain thymine, a substance that acts as a strong antiseptic. Its properties neutralize the action of harmful bacteria and disinfect wounds.
The benefits of thymine are also evident in case of snake and various insect bites, in the treatment of burns, wounds, and eczema. Garden bergamot has antibiotic properties: it can be used to resist many bacterial infections.
How to use:
- Treat the sore spot with a few drops of monarda essential oil;
- Use the infusion to make a compress or simply wipe the wound with cotton wool soaked in the infusion.
For fractures
For salmonellosis
Monarda fistula is highly effective against infection with salmonella and worms. For this purpose, you can use both essential oil and plant infusion.
- Monarda essential oil is applied to the abdominal area and rubbed well.
- Prepare an infusion in the following proportion: 2 tablespoons of herbs to 2 cups of boiling water, then leave for 2 hours and filter. It is recommended to take orally in 5 doses per day.
For a cold
For colds, the benefits of monarda are simply invaluable! They work great as teas and inhalations.
For this purpose, 3 tablespoons of the herb are poured into 400 - 500 ml of water, boiled on the stove for 7 - 8 minutes and the patient is allowed to breathe in the vapors of the decoction for at least 10 - 15 minutes.
The same decoction of monarda can also be drunk as tea: 3 - 4 times a day, a quarter glass.
For pneumonia, asthma and tuberculosis
Treatment is carried out as follows:
- 3 tablespoons of monarda are poured into 1 liter of boiling water, left for 2 - 3 hours, filtered. Drink 2-3 times a day, 100 ml.
- For inhalations: pour a glass of water into a saucepan, bring to a boil, then add a couple of drops of monarda essential oil. Breathe for up to 15 minutes, covering your head with a towel.
Advice! Be careful not to injure your face from hot steam.
Benefits and uses of monarda essential oil
Monarda oil unfairly remains in the shadows compared to more popular essential analogues. Its greatest benefit lies in its bactericidal properties.
Research conducted by the Yalta Research Institute of Physical Methods of Treatment and Medical Climatology has proven the powerful effect of monarda in the fight against bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, as well as such a difficult fungus as candida. When researching the benefits of monarda oil, its persistent and effective effect was recorded in comparison even with such a well-known antiseptic as tea tree oil.
Beneficial properties of monarda essential oil:
- inhibits the aggressive pathogenic environment of bacteria;
- restores immunity;
- eliminates various inflammations;
- heals wounds and cuts;
- Removes pain;
- stimulates brain function and prevents aging diseases.
In addition, monarda oil can protect the body from the harm of radiation and dangerous toxic substances.
This useful and universal oil can be used either in its pure form or mixed with another base oil in a ratio of approximately 1:2.
Garden bergamot oil is used to treat skin injuries in the event of wounds, scratches, cracks, burns, bedsores above the second degree, and diaper rash. To do this, add 2-3 drops of oil per bandage with each dressing.
The benefits of monarda essential oil have also been found in the treatment of inflammation of large joints. In such cases, add 2 drops of oil to the rubbing products.
For fungal diseases, monarda is used both independently and as part of complex therapy with antifungal drugs. Benefit is guaranteed only if correct use essential oil. For example, when treating nails on your own, they begin to apply it only after removing the damaged nail plate.
Monarda essential oil is also used in aromatherapy. It can become a reliable protection against colds during the autumn and winter colds and an excellent assistant for spring vitamin deficiency.
How to use:
Add 3 - 6 drops of monarda oil to the aroma lamp per 16 meters of area of the room in which it will be located.
When dealing with room dampness, you need to dissolve up to 10 drops of monarda essential oil in 0.3 - 0.4 l warm water. All damp places should be sprayed with this mixture, and the room must be ventilated after an hour.
The benefits of Monarda are so universal that even the cosmetic industry uses Monarda oil to create perfume potpourri.
For various diseases
Garden bergamot has wide range useful action and is applied in the form:
- decoction;
- essential oil;
Benefits of Monarda for ailments:
Boils. Monarda essential oil ideally treats purulent rashes and chronic inflammation. When working with an abscess, wipe the inflamed area of skin with a decoction of the plant, apply boiled leaves, and leave for some time. Essential oil is also useful: apply 1-2 drops to the abscess a couple of times a day. Can be diluted in water or base oil in a 1:1 ratio.
Diarrhea, colic. For diarrhea and excessive gas formation, it is recommended to drink tea with bergamot. The plant well normalizes the functioning of the intestinal microflora, prevents stool disorders, and gently removes harmful substances with feces;
Toothache. Rinse your mouth with the decoction several times a day. The plant has an antispasmodic effect, eliminates pain;
Anemia. Tea will help here. Regular use it increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood for several weeks;
Infections and itchy eyes. Remove all makeup first. The eyes are washed with a decoction of the plant in the morning and evening. Each eye separately. This is important so that germs do not pass from one eye to another;
Acne. Wash a clean face with monarda decoction in the morning and evening. This has a drying, antimicrobial effect on acne, normalizes sebum production, thereby reducing the appearance of new rashes;
Nail fungus. Garden bergamot has proven its benefits in destroying the pathogenic environment of microbes, eliminating excess sweating and unpleasant odor legs Three times a day, apply 1 drop of oil to the affected nail and rub in. Treatment is carried out for 10 days.
Another option is baths: add 3 tablespoons to 1 liter of warm water sea salt. 2-3 drops of iodine and monarda oil are first added to the salt. You can add fir oil. Feet must be kept in the bath for half an hour;
Seborrhea. To cure dandruff, add a few drops of monarda essential oil to balm and shampoo;
Chronic fatigue, depression, nervous breakdowns, hysterical state. To normalize work nervous system take a relaxing bath, drink tea with monarda, keep your feet in a bowl of broth and massage with essential oil. For baths, take 10 drops of oil and a base of 1 tablespoon of honey, salt or sour cream. For massage, use a few drops and mix with grape oil in a 1:1 ratio.
Vomiting, intoxication, poisoning, genital diseases. Brew and drink tea with monarda 2-3 times a day.
In cosmetology
The beneficial properties of the monarda flower are used to combat skin diseases: acne, acne, redness, acne, nail fungus, dandruff. For this purpose, decoctions and masks are prepared, and monarda essential oil is also added to shampoos.
Face mask recipe
2 tablespoons of garden bergamot flowers are brewed with 200 - 250 ml of boiling water, left for 10 hours, then mixed with clay (white, blue) until creamy and then the mixture is applied to the face. After drying and rinsing off.
You can also use the decoction without adding clay to wash your face in the morning and evening.
Monarda essential oil has the ability to actively fight wrinkles, so it is added to creams. After applying the cream to your face, you need to massage the skin well: this will provide it with elasticity and a lifting effect.
The use of monarda in cooking
As a spice, monarda - a real find for cooks, as it combines the properties flavoring agent and a preservative.
Today it is known that the benefits of garden bergamot include a soothing, astringent and dyspepsia-supporting effect on the digestive system.
Monarda flowers are added to dishes fresh or dried, using petals rather than whole heads.
Monarda leaves should only be collected for food when they are young: they have a more delicate taste, while older leaves can be bitter.
In addition, monarda is successfully used:
- for additions to teas: dried leaves good to add to regular black and green tea creating your own bouquet Earl Gray;
- for fish: a little monarda will add piquant properties to salmon;
- for meat: garden bergamot leaves will pleasantly enliven the taste and serve as an interesting addition to meat dishes;
- for sauces: gourmets will appreciate interesting citrus notes, for example, in sauces for poultry or regular pizza;
- for desserts - monarda flowers are more suitable here, since they have more refined and subtle taste properties compared to leaves, so you can safely add them to desserts and summer fruit salads, combining with other spices: cloves, cinnamon, lemon balm, orange zest;
- for canned tomatoes and cucumbers, jams, fruit drinks: preparations with a “note” of bergamot acquire a unique aroma;
- to everything that your imagination suggests!
Benefits and medicinal properties of tea with monarda
By taste properties tea with monarda is very reminiscent of this famous Earl Gray with bergamot. It is this amazing similarity that is reflected by one of the names of monarda, which is of English origin: “wild bergamot”, or “wild bergamot”.
Exquisite herbal tea with the scent of bergamot can be made at home by adding to the teapot regular tea herb or a couple of drops of monarda essential oil. This drink will be especially useful during the season of colds and viral diseases.
The benefits of tea with monarda for the human body are manifested in its following properties:
- antidepressant effect;
- strengthening blood vessels;
- prevention of atherosclerosis;
- relieving fatigue, relaxing the nervous system;
- decrease in pressure;
- beneficial effects on the body as a whole.
How to brew tea with monarda
To prepare, take 1 teaspoon of crushed monarda leaves and brew with a glass of boiling water and leave for at least 5 minutes. Strain before serving.
When to collect and how to dry monarda
The collection and preparation of monarda occurs at the beginning of flowering: young grass is the most useful because it contains the most essential oils.
According to the technology, the upper parts of the plant are cut off, approximately 20 - 30 cm: they contain the maximum proportion of all useful elements.
Important! It is not necessary to grind the grass too much, as during the cutting process there is a loss of beneficial essential substances. Rough and thick parts can be removed. Garden bergamot should be dried in the shade.
The dried herb is stored in dry iron or glass jars with good lids so that it does not lose its beneficial properties.
Harm of monarda and contraindications
Carefully! The beneficial herb monarda can be harmful if used improperly.
The use of the plant is contraindicated in the following cases:
- Pregnant women. The action of bergamot has a tonic effect, which can lead to undesirable consequences: tone and contractions of the uterus, which can result in harm to the pregnancy.
- Children under 12 years old;
- For allergy sufferers. The use of garden bergamot herb, instead of benefit, can result in harm due to the fact that it provides so many benefits, it can also cause harm due to the content of substances that can cause a response allergic reaction body;
- Hypertensive patients;
- People with stomach ulcers you need to be especially careful and consult a doctor;
- In case of drinking alcohol: This combination causes direct harm to the body, as it threatens to impair kidney function.
- Before going to bed. The herb has a tonic property, which makes it difficult to fall asleep.
Conclusion
Modern research has well studied the benefits and harms of monarda for the human body.
It has been proven, in particular, that this medicinal plant with universal use, the harm of which is limited only by individual intolerance to its components and contraindications to existing diseases.
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