Catnip Essential Oil COA MSDS New Blog Post: Our Favourite Canadian Botanical Ingredients! Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria Common Names: Catmint, Catswort Country of Origin: Canada Plant Part: Leaves Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Cultivation: Conventional Composition: 100% Nepeta cataria Note: Middle Aroma: Rich herbaceous with sweet floral notes Appearance: A yellow to light brown, transparent, mobile liquid. Description: Catnip is a perennial, herbaceous plant blooming late spring to autumn. Resembling typical members of the mint family. Main Constituents and Typical Range: Nepetalactone β-caryophyllene α-humulene carvone cis ocimene limonene α-pinene β-pinene Safety: Avoid use during pregnancy. For external use only. Should be diluted prior to skin application. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. May cause skin irritation for some individuals, a skin patch test is recommended prior to use.