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PennyRoyal Mentha pulegium

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*
Parts Used:	leaves and young flowers, essential oil
Constituents:	pulegone,isopulegone, menthol, isomenthone, limonene, piperitone, neomenthol, bitters and tannins

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.

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. Learn More

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

Remedies using : PennyRoyal Bringing on the Moon Tea* Cramp Bark Tea* Green Bug Juice* Pennyroyal for fleas* Pennyroyal tea* Teething Tea*

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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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Certified Organic Skeeter Skatter Repellent

An all-natural alternative to aerosol bug repellents, which contain harmful chemicals and synthetic repellents. This highly effective, proprietary blend contains pure essential oils in a vegetable oil base.

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contains pure essential oils of Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Catnip and Pennyroyal in a vegetable oil base.

PennyRoyal Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Pennyroyal herb for :Suppressed menstruation
	One of the strongest herbs to stimulate suppressed menstruation. Use with an abundance of caution.

PennyRoyal Oil for :Natural insect repellent
	Pennyroyal has been used as a natural insect repellent for centuries. A little goes a long way

PennyRoyal tea for :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)

Pennyroyal herb for :Suppressed menstruation
	One of the strongest herbs to stimulate suppressed menstruation. Use with an abundance of caution.

PennyRoyal Oil for :Natural insect repellent
	Pennyroyal has been used as a natural insect repellent for centuries. A little goes a long way

PennyRoyal tea for :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

Pennyroyal 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:

This 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

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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