Monarda

Origin: North America

Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Mentheae
Scientific Name: Monarda didyma

Folk Names: Bee balm, bergamot, bergamot mint, crimson bee-balm, monarda, orange bergamot, orange mint, Oswego tea, scarlet bee-balm, scarlet monarda

Magical

Element: Air
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Virgo

Parts used: Leaf

Magical Properties: Creativity, luck, protection, meditation, money, success, clarity

Magical Uses

• Rub fresh bergamot leaves on money before spending to ensure it comes back to you.