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PennyRoyal Mentha pulegium

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Common Names
PennyRoyal , Penny-Royal, poleo
Botanical Name
Mentha pulegium
Family
LAMIACEAE or LABIATAE Mint Family
PennyRoyal Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Amenorrhea * Childbirth * Insect Repellent *
Properties: Abortifacient* Aromatic*
Parts Used: leaves and young flowers, essential oil
Constituents:pulegone,isopulegone, menthol, isomenthone, limonene, piperitone, neomenthol, bitters and tannins
Traditions:

Pennyroyal is an important member of the family of mints, used historically since the time of Pliny to stimulate suppressed menstruation, alleviate cramps and tension during a woman's monthly cycle and facilitate childbirth. Because of the herbs reputation as an aborifacient, it has a rather unsavory reputation, but the herb is one that can be used safely for its intended purposes, when coupled with common sense, respect, knowledge and caution.


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Certified Organic Pennyroyal essential oil
(Mentha pulegium) Origin-Morocco Method of Cultivation- Cultivated Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Fresh or slightly dried herb Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Fresh, minty-herbaceous
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Certified Organic Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium Origin- Morocco
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annies aromatherapy essential oils
annies aromatherapy essential oils Pennyroyal oil is an excellent insect repellent, and is used in many commercial preparations. Just remember that a few drops will go a long way. The oil is extremely potent, and extremely toxic if taken internally.
Side Effects:
A woman would have to drink enormous quantities of whole herb to to stimulate an abortion, so there is little chance of an accidental overdose, still, avoid use in pregnant women. Pennyroyal oil, however is extremely toxic, doses a small 1 teaspoon can cause convulsions. Drinking pennyroyal oil in an effort to abort a pregnancy has resulted in death. Never, ever, never take pennyroyal oil internally for any reason.
How to Use: PennyRoyal
Preparation Methods :whole herb teas, use essential oil in topical applications only

remedyRemedies using : PennyRoyal

referencesPennyRoyal Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Amenorrhea * Childbirth * Insect Repellent *
Pennyroyal herb for :Suppressed menstruation
Suppressed menstruation One of the strongest herbs to stimulate suppressed menstruation. Use with an abundance of caution.
PennyRoyal Oil for :Natural insect repellent
Natural insect repellent Pennyroyal has been used as a natural insect repellent for centuries. A little goes a long way. Linalool (Demize), a citrus peel extract, is a natural, fast-acting flea killer, giving short residual control. Other botanicals include d-Limonene (Flea-Stop), citronella oil, eucalyptus oil, pennyroyal oil, balsam, lavender oil, calendula, comfrey, rosemary, tea tree oil and yucca.

. Fleas Fact Sheet. (), Ohio State University EXT

PennyRoyal tea for :Induce Labor
Induce Labor Used during labor to facilitate contractions and stimulate delayed or prolonged labor. Use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women (1993)

Plant Description


Fragrant, low growing mint with small roundish leaves.

History and Traditions
historyPennyroyal was in high repute among the Ancients. Both Pliny and Dioscorides described its numerous virtues. In Northern Europe it was also much esteemed, as may be inferred from the frequent references to it in the Anglo-Saxon and Welsh works on medicine. (Grieve, Maude
Astrology:
folkloreThis herb is under Venus. If boiled and drank it provokes women's courses, and expels the dead child and afterbirth. Nicholas Culpeper
Folklore, Myths and Legends
folklore'The booke of Secretes of Albertus Magnus of the vertues of Herbes, Stones and certaine Beastes' states that, by putting drowning flies and bees in warm ashes of Pennyroyal 'they shall recover their Iyfe after a little tyme as by ye space of one houre' and be revived. (Grieve, Maude
Quick Tips
Pennyroyal is excellent for getting rid of fleas, rub the crushed leaves on your pet and use a strong decoction the in the water when you mop the floors.

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