Bee Balm

 monarda fistulosa—steam distilled from the flowers and leaves.  Fresh, lemony-citrus with herbal/floral notes, bright, spicy, herbaceous aroma—often compared to a cross between oregano, thyme, and bergamot.  Sometimes called Wild Bergamot.

CAUTIONS:  a known dermal irritant. Experts recommend a maximum 1% concentration (approximately 5–6 drops per ounce of carrier oil) to avoid skin or mucous membrane irritation. 

  

CHARACTER: "Emotional Warrior" "Radiant Tonic”, resilience, adaptability, and quiet strength; Expansive heat that clears stagnation and awakens vitality.

ETHERIC COLORS: Coral-Red, Fuchsia Pink, Emerald Green

CRYSTAL ALLIES: Rhodochrosite, Sunstone, Emerald, Carnelian, Leopardskin Jasper, Chrysocolla, Autumn Jasper 

CHAKRAS:  Heart, Solar, subtle Throat 

ELEMENTS:  Fire, Air

MUSICAL: F, A, viola or warm flute, lively folk melody     

PERFUME NOTE:  Top middle; bridges herbal, citrus, and floral categories.

ASTROLOGICAL: Leo, Libra, Venus, Jupiter 

ENERGY TYPE: 4, 1; "fresh spark of energy" that is active and inspiring rather than sedating.

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS: Tranquility yet ignite movement and motivation

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Anxiety, mental fatigue, emotional stagnation, low energy 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Traditionally used for respiratory conditions, colds, sinus congestion, bronchial conditions. It can be diffused to help clear congestion or inhaled to support the lungs. Acne, minor skin infections, sore muscles, sluggish digestion

PROPERTIES:  antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, decongestant, expectorant, anti-viral, anti-fungal, circulatory stimulant 

CONSTITUENTS: geraniol, carvacrol, linlool and thymol, depending on chemo-type. Chemically, it varies widely depending on chemotype which affects both strength and safety.

BLENDS WITH: Lavender, Geranium, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Cedar, Mandarin, Eucalyptus, Rosemary 

BLENDS: None, yet.

ARCHETYPES: HEART FIREKEEPER, JOYFUL HEALER, SOCIAL ALCHEMIST, MEADOW PRIESTESS, HARMONIZER, SYMPATHETIC GUARDIAN

PERSONALITY:

+Warm but not overpowering

+Traits of compassion and sympathy.  Best suited for professions where they can express this.

+Expressive but not dramatic; joyful and playful;

+Expressive vitality; passionate about their beliefs 

+Resilient, adaptable, and exudes quiet strength. Especially adaptable to wherever life plants them.