Condition
Treatment Support
flea repellant
Application
oil externallly
Pennyroyal
(Mentha pulegium)
Botanical Information
A low-growing, highly-branched annual with round to oval leaves and small pinkish-white flowers. A member of the mint family.
Working with Pennyroyal
Part(s) Used
Herb
Herb Forms
Essential oil, tincture, bulk herb.
Pennyroyal leaves make a pleasant-tasting infusion beneficial for delayed menstruation, colds and fever, and flatulence and nausea. The oil is applied externally as an insect and flea repellant.
Pennyroyal has a taste of SPICY, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
The essential oil and the tincture have been blamed for several deaths after being taken to attempt pre-term abortion. Never use the essential oil of pennyroyal internally. The herb tea is considered safe but is still not recommended during pregnancy.
Conditions treated with Pennyroyal
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
insect repellant
Application
use diluted oil externally, commercial sprays available
Condition
Treatment Support
blood-mover
Application
tea only
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The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
