It is also called Lemon Bee balm, Purple Horsemint, and Lemon Bergamot. It has antiseptic and antibiotic properties which are quite healing. Try Echinacea and Lemon Mint leaves as a healing tea. Also great to help curb nausea or upset stomach. The flowers are also harvested, dried and used in arrangements for use over winter. For skin care you may rub the leaves directly onto your skin to help with sunburn, itching and bug bites. It contains citronellol and will also help ward off insects.
