Oswego Tea is also known by several other names. The most common synonym is Bee Balm, which is due to its nectar-rich flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also known as Wild Bergamot, for its sweet citrusy aroma and flavor that resembles that of bergamot oranges. Moreover, it is referred to as Horsemint, as it was once used to treat equine ailments by the Native Americans. Oswego Tea is also called as Monarda, after the botanist Nicholas Monardes. With its distinctive scent and taste, Oswego Tea has been a popular herbal tea and medicinal herb for centuries and continues to be known by various names around the world.