Study of Monarda fistulosa essential oil as a prospective antiseborrheic agent.

Monarda fistulosa essential oil characterized by pronounced therapeutic effects is proposed for the treatment of seborrhea. Studies of its antibacterial, antimycotic, and antiinflammatory activities showed that it inhibits microorganism growth and is superior to hydrocortisone in combination with vitamin B 6 by its antiinflammatory activity.