Tag: steam distillation

Research & Studies

Essential Oil Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Monarda punctata (2018)

Essential Oil Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Monarda punctata (2018) A research review examining the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Monarda punctata essential oil, with emphasis on phenolic monoterpenes. Study overview This study evaluated the essential oil obtained from the leaves and flowers of Monarda punctata, a North American…

Extraction & Processing

Effects of Essential Oil Extraction Methods on Monarda Chemistry (2011)

Effects of Essential Oil Extraction Methods on Monarda Chemistry (2011) A comparative study evaluating how different extraction techniques—including steam distillation and solvent extraction—alter the chemical profile of Monarda essential oils, with particular emphasis on phenolic monoterpene yields. Overview This study analyzed essential oils obtained from Monarda aerial parts using multiple…