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| Botanical Name: | Monarda Fistulosa |
| Country of origin: | Canada |
| Source: | Flowers |
| Cultivation: | Conventional |
| Colour & Odor: | Colorless to pale yelow in color with sweet, citrus and floral aroma., |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distilled Method |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.874 - 0.895 |
| Optical Rotation: | - 5° to 0° |
| Flash Point: | 72°C |
| Components: | Geranial, Linalool |
| Solubility: | Soluble in Alcohol & Oil and insoluble in water. |
| Shelf Life: | 3 years |
| Storage: | Cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. |
| Certificate on Demand: | At our customer's request, we provide the subsequent indenture (COA) Certificate of Analysis which gives the information on color, odor & additional details, (GC) Gas Chromatography provides statistics of the product element & its percentage, and (MS) Mass Spectrometry gives details of the component present in the product & its quantity. |
| Blends well with: | Monarda essential oil blends beautifully with sandalwood, and the other base notes, as well as the other floral notes. It also blends well with lavender oil, geranium oil, lemon oil and lime oil. |
| Uses: | Monarda essential oil is used in adding flavor to tea leaves, which acts as a good stimulant and gives warmth in cold areas. It is used in making toothpaste and mouthwashes to cure mouth ulcers and throat infections. Monarda oil is vastly used in aroma therapy. The geraniol chemotype of Monarda makes it an excellent choice for skin care where you need anti-infectious activity of a more gentle nature. The soft aroma created by burning the oil is used in conference halls and meditation centers. They provide relaxation to the nervous system. The anti-septic thymol that is in monarda oil is a prime ingredient used in the making of mouthwash products. |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | Monarda essential oil is anti-infectious, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and a good tonic for the body. Monarda oil is a great carminative and is widely used in the treatment of excessive stomach problems. Monarda oil has the properties of a strong anti-septic hence used against skin infections and heals small wounds, burns, and itching. The medical practitioners from the Ayurveda and Homeopath field of medicines prepare a number of ointments and lotions for skin infections that are effectively used for all types of skin problems. |