What are the Medicinal Properties of Bee Balm (Monarda)? Introduction Bee balm is the most common name of Monarda genus which belongs to mint family, i.e. Lamiaceae. It is most commonly found in North America. These are the flowers which have one of the most striking appearances with bright color. It appears in summer and is perennials. Due to the captivating appearance of its flowers, this plant is used widely for gardening purposes. Flowers are two lipped, asymmetrical and are