[2] The Royal Horticultural Society treats eau de Cologne mint as Mentha × piperita f.

[3] The World Checklist of Selected Plant Families sinks both scientific names into Mentha aquatica.

[1] Eau de Cologne mint has a strong odor due to the two chemical constituents, linalyl acetate (45%) and linalool (45-50%), which make up around 90% of the oil.

[4] Kiran, a high-yielding variety, produces 150 kg of oil/ha while keeping 45% of linalool.

[5] A tea made from the fresh or dried leaves of the plant has traditionally been used to treat stomach aches, nausea, parasites and nerves.