Small BatchHerbal Balms
Bug Bite Balm
Calm. Powerful. Natural. A botanical balm that soothes, comforts, and calms irritated skin.
$32.00
2oz / 57g
Botanical Ingredient
Lemon Mint
Monarda citriodora
Monarda citriodora — known as lemon mint, lemon beebalm, or lemon horsemint — is a wildflower native to the central and southern United States, historically used by numerous Native American tribes for skin care and as an insect repellent. It belongs to the same aromatic family as oregano and thyme and is rich in thymol and carvacrol. The lemon-mint aroma is softer than peppermint, making it suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
Rich in thymol and carvacrolTraditionally valued for skin careSkin-soothingInsect-deterring aromaticGentle cooling sensation
Infused into 1 InVine formula
Traditional Uses
- Traditionally used by Native Americans for skin care
- Natural insect deterrent
- Traditionally used in skin care preparations
- Historically valued for its refreshing aroma
- Traditionally used in folk herbalism
Key Properties
Rich in thymol and carvacrolTraditionally valued for skin careSkin-soothingInsect-deterring aromaticGentle cooling sensation
Did You Know
Several Native American tribes, including the Zuni and Keres peoples, used Monarda species as both a traditional herb and a flavoring for wild game — a culinary-botanical overlap that mirrors basil's dual role.
Our Sourcing
Monarda citriodora — lemon mint — grows readily in InVine's botanical garden in Tallahassee, where the heat and humidity create the conditions this native wildflower prefers. We harvest the flowering tops and leaves when the plant is in full aromatic expression, then dry and slow-infuse in cold-extracted organic oils for eight full weeks, drawing out the full complement of thymol and carvacrol the herb has to offer.
Why We Use It
This plant grows abundantly in our garden, and its connection to traditional insect-bite preparations felt like a natural fit for the Bug Bite Balm. The traditional use of Monarda by Native American peoples for bites and stings confirmed what I had observed here — it is genuinely calming on reactive skin. The thymol and carvacrol content make it one of the most valued herbs in traditional skin care, while the lemon-mint aroma blends beautifully with lemongrass and lemon balm without overpowering them. It is one of those herbs that does its work quietly.
Found In These Products
Lemon Mint is a key ingredient in this InVine Botanicals formula.
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