Monarda Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Monarda Oil is a warm, spicy, herbaceous and thyme-like essential oil steam distilled from the flowering plants of the Monarda genus, commonly called bee balm, bergamot herb or horsemint. The most common types, Monarda fistulosa and Monarda didyma, are rich in thymol, carvacrol or geraniol depending on the chemotype. It is used in speciality aromatherapy, natural personal care and perfumery.
Arizone International helps buyers source Monarda Oil for aromatherapy brands, natural product manufacturers and speciality fragrance companies.
About Monarda
Monarda is a group of aromatic perennials of the mint family native to North America. Its showy, shaggy flowers in red, pink, purple and white attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, which is why it is called bee balm. Native American peoples used monarda leaves in teas and traditional remedies. Monarda didyma is known as Oswego tea, after the Oswego people, and it became a substitute for imported tea after the Boston Tea Party in 1773. Its scent reminded early settlers of bergamot orange, giving it the name "wild bergamot", although it is not related to the citrus.
Chemotypes
The composition of monarda oil varies greatly between species and chemotypes:
- Thymol and Carvacrol TypesCommon in Monarda fistulosa and Monarda punctata, giving a strong, spicy, thyme- or oregano-like scent.
- Geraniol TypeFound in some Monarda fistulosa and M. citriodora, with a softer, rosy scent.
- Linalool TypeFound in some Monarda didyma, with a gentler, floral scent.
Buyers should request a GC report to confirm the chemotype.
Applications
- Natural personal care products, such as deodorants and foot care
- Oral-care products, where permitted (thymol type)
- Household cleaning products
- Aromatherapy blends
- Herbal and spicy fragrance accords
- Natural source of thymol, where permitted
Research Interest
Thymol and carvacrol, found in some monarda oils, have been widely studied for antimicrobial activity. Monarda punctata was once a commercial source of thymol in the USA. These are research findings and historical uses, not approved claims for this product.
Safety and Dilution
Thymol- and carvacrol-rich monarda oils are strong skin and mucous membrane irritants and must be well diluted. They should not be used on children or during pregnancy. Geraniol and linalool types are gentler but should still be diluted. Not for internal use. Use within IFRA standards and local regulations. Keep out of reach of children.
Availability
Monarda oil is produced in small quantities, mainly in North America and Europe. Supply and composition can vary, so we recommend requesting a sample and GC report before a larger order.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical species and chemotype
- Gas chromatography profile
- Specific gravity and refractive index
- Aroma evaluation
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in small aluminium or amber glass bottles. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Monarda oils vary a lot, so choose the chemotype to suit your product: thymol-rich for cleaning and foot care, or geraniol and linalool types for gentle skin and aromatherapy uses. Always request a GC report.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils, located in Daman near Gujarat. We help buyers source speciality oils like Monarda with COA, GC reports and export documentation.
Share the chemotype, quantity and destination to receive a quotation for Monarda Oil.
Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Fragrance / Aromatherapy grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- North America
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Natural personal care products, such as deodorants and foot care
- Oral-care products, where permitted (thymol type)
- Household cleaning products
- Aromatherapy blends
- Herbal and spicy fragrance accords
- Natural source of thymol, where permitted
Compliance
No. Monarda, or bee balm, is a mint-family herb. It is called wild bergamot only because its scent reminded settlers of bergamot.
Bee balm is a common name for Monarda, a North American herb whose bright flowers attract bees and hummingbirds.
Thymol and carvacrol types are strong and spicy. Geraniol and linalool types are gentler and more floral.
We share a GC-MS report and COA for Monarda Oil, which show its main components and help confirm purity.
Yes. Samples of Monarda Oil are available on request, which helps your team evaluate it before a larger order.
We export Monarda Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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