Wild Bergamot Monarda vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Wild Bergamot Monarda

Monarda fistulosa

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Wild Bergamot Monarda

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Purple-flowered bee balm species used widely by Native American tribes for respiratory, antiseptic, and digestive conditions.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

thymol, carvacrol, linalool, terpinene-4-ol

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

treatment of colds and respiratory infections in Native American medicine, antiseptic poultice for wounds, digestive tea

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, expectorant, antifungal

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - high doses

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

rare contact dermatitis

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E