View photos of the medicinal plant Monarda pectinata (Plains beebalm), profiled in Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States.

A passage from Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States:

The essential oil of Monarda, depending on species, contains typically between 50%–80% of thymol, a strongly antiseptic monoterpene also associated with the culinary herbs Thyme and Oregano. This high concentration of thymol makes the essential oil of Monarda of special note. Effective against a wide range of pathogens, topical application of the diluted essential oil (or essential oil–based preparation), is of value when applied to skin and nail fungi.

View photos of the medicinal plant Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia (Wild bergamot), profiled in Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States.

A passage from Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States:

The tincture or spirit ingested in small but frequent doses is a worthwhile therapy for the gastrointestinal effects of food poisoning, Candida overgrowths, and other microbial infections affecting the region. Having a trifecta of influences – anesthetizing, carminative, and antimicrobial – Monarda will be found specific and effective.

View photos of the medicinal plant Monarda bradburiana (Eastern beebalm).