Mentha pulegium
While Pennyroyal experienced widespread use in ancient folk medicine, today this potentially toxic oil is predominantly used in very low dose and in combination with other essential oils in household products including insect repellent blends.
Aroma: Top Note.
Perfume: Strong, minty and herbaceous with earthy undertones.
Blends well with: citronella, sage, geranium, lavender, rosemary.
Indications: An experienced practitioner should only make decisions to use this oil medicinally; otherwise the uses for this strong-smelling oil should be limited to antiseptic household products. All the following uses are commonly attributed to the herb and the oil, bearing this caution in mind: Anti-hysteric, anti-microbial, anti-septic, astringent, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue (promotes menstruation), abortifacient, anti-spasmodic, stimulant, rubefacient: anti-rheumatic & anti-arthritic, decongestant, depurative, insecticide.
Part of plant used: aerial parts
Type of extraction: steam distilled
Origin of Raw Material: Morocco, Country of Manufacture: France
Precautions: Do not take internally. Avoid use during pregnancy.
