Uses: The entire plant is antibacterial, antifebrile. It yields an essential oil and menthol which exert, through their rapid evaporation, slightly anesthetic, and anodyne local effect. It is effective in a headache, rhinitis, cough sore throat, colic, prurigo and vomiting. Menthol obtained from this is used in balms. It is also used as a flavoring agent in culinary preparations. It is well known as a cardiac tonic in pharmaceutical preparations. It is a good blood cleanser. Due to it is antiseptic and anti-bacterial property, it can be used in swollen gums, mouthwash or mouth ulcers and toothache.