Pennyroyal Herb

Herbs: Pennyroyal Herb 
Mentha pulegium

Size: 1 oz package

Format: Cut
Plant Part: Aerial Parts
Farming: N/A

Also known as: Mentha pulegium, Mosquito Plant, Squaw Balm, Squawmint, Tickweed, Run by the Ground, Organ Tea, Lurk in the Ditch, and Pudding Grass

Origin: Croatia

Mentha pulegium is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Pennyroyal is known for its intense aroma and has been used since ancient Greece for its beneficial properties. Pennyroyal leaf can be used with a light hand as a flavoring agent in herbal teas and in cooking. Also spelled penny royal, the herb should be used with caution and respect.

Pennyroyal is the smallest of the mint family and has some very distinctive properties. The taste and odor are stronger and far more pungent than other mints, making it a strong herb to some. Pennyroyal is a good herb to plant in gardens to keep bugs away.

Active Compounds: Pulegone, Menthone, Isomenthone, Piperitenone, Menthofuran, Monoterpenes, Oxygenated Monoterpenes, Flavonoids, 3-Octanol, Octan-3-yl Acetate, and Caryophyllene

Actions: Emmenagogue, Carminative, Digestive Tonic, Respiratory Tonic, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Antiseptic, 

Indications: Pennyroyal is highly toxic and should never be taken internally!

Precautions: Pennyroyal is highly toxic and should never be taken internally!

Herbal Magick: Pennyroyal is a potent herb in magickal lore, traditionally used for strong protection, banishing negativity, and breaking hexes. Associated with Venus, Earth, and deities like Demeter and Hecate, it is used in sachets, amulets, and floor washes to create energetic boundaries, guard against the evil eye, and foster peace.

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