Bastard Balm Collection

Basard balm, Melissa adulterina, and lesser calamint, Clinopodium nepeta. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4667467 Basard balm, Melissa adulterina, and lesser calamint, Clinopodium nepeta. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Bastard Balm, Common Self Heal, Common Skull Cap, Lesser Skull Cap (colour litho)
6024304 Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Bastard Balm, Common Self Heal, Common Skull Cap, Lesser Skull Cap (colour litho) by English School

Balm, Bastard Balm, Melittis, Skullcap, Mint, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Balm, Bastard Balm, Melittis, Skullcap, Scutellaria Lateriflora, Mint, Victorian Botanical Illustration

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Melittis Melissophyllum (grandiflora); Bastard Balm

Melittis Melissophyllum; Bastard Balm

Melittis Melissophyllum (grandiflora), Bastard Balm

Melittis Melissophyllum, Bastard Balm

Bastard balm (Melittis melissophyllum). This rare plant is found in the south-west of England

Bastard balm. Rare plant in UK, mainly south-western
ROG-11446 Bastard balm Rare plant in UK, mainly south-western Melittis melissophyllum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Bastard balm, also known as wild bergamot or bee balm, is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be found growing in meadows and along roadsides. Its vibrant purple flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any garden. Despite its somewhat unflattering name, it has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, and is said to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, making it useful for treating minor cuts and scrapes. Some people also use bastard balm as a natural remedy for headaches or digestive issues. In addition to its healing properties, it is prized for its culinary uses. The leaves of the plant can be brewed into a fragrant tea or chopped up and added to salads for a unique flavor. The flowers are edible as well and can be used to garnish desserts or infused into syrups.