Essential Oil Details
Introduction
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Other Details
The essential oil of lemon beebalm contains citronellol, which makes it useful as an insect repellent. It has been used to deter fleas and mites.
Biological Activity Details
| Serial No. | Biological Activity Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anti-fungal |
Reference
1. Dorman, HJ Damien, and Stanley G. Deans. "Chemical composition, antimicrobial and in vitro antioxidant properties of Monarda citriodora var. citriodora, Myristica fragrans, Origanum vulgare ssp. Hirtum, Pelargonium sp. and Thymus zygis oils." Journal of Essential Oil Research 16.2 (2004): 145-150.
2. Bishop, Chris D., and Ian B. Thornton. "Evaluation of the antifungal activity of the essential oils of Monarda citriodora var. citriodora and Melaleuca alternifolia on post-harvest pathogens." Journal of Essential Oil Research 9.1 (1997): 77-82.
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carvacrol | 6.1 |
| 2 | 7-Octen-4-Ol | 1.2 |
| 3 | Terpinen-4-Ol | 1.2 |
| 4 | Linalool | 0.3 |
| 5 | Gamma-Terpinene | 0.9 |
| 6 | Delta-Cadinene | 0.3 |
| 7 | Borneol | 0.3 |
| 8 | Beta-Caryophyllene | 0.6 |
| 9 | Alpha-Thujene | 0.2 |
| 10 | Alpha-Terpineol | 0.1 |
| 11 | Alpha-Terpinene | 0.9 |
| 12 | Alpha-Pinene | 0.3 |
| 13 | 1,8-Cineole | 0.3 |
| 14 | Myrcene | 0.9 |
| 15 | Methyl Carvacrol | 0.7 |
Latest Molecules
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Scientific Name: Myli-4(15)-ene
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