Medical Grade Essential Oil |. Botanical name: Mentha piperita Note: top Common method of extraction: steam distillation Parts used: leaves and flowers Fragrance: clean, fresh, green, minty, overwhelming, strong Therapeutic properties: alterative, analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial, antibiotic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antidiarrheal, antigalactagogic, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antiparasitic, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antitussive, antiviral, aperitive, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogic, cordial, decongestant, depurative, digestive, emmenagogic, febrifugal, hepatic, insecticidal, invigorating, nervine, refrigerant, restorative, stimulative (nervous system), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, uplifting, vasoconstrictor For your safety: Possible skin irritant. Do not apply to sensitive areas. Keep away from eyes. Use in small quantities. The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy & Vibrational Healing