Pennyroyal Essential Oil

Description

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Botanical Name Mantha pulegium
Plant Part Flowers
Extraction Method Steam Distilled
Origin France
Description Penny Royal is a perennial herb that grows up to 50cm (20 in) tall with smooth roundish stalks and aromatic, gray-green oval leaves.
Color Colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Common Uses Penny Royal Essential Oil was traditionally used to strengthen the nerves, being valuable in hysteric disorders, nervous exhaustion and externally applied for neuralgia. It has a long traditional use as a carminative, diaphoretic, stimulant and as an emmenagogue.
Consistency Thin
Note Top
Strength of Aroma Strong
Blends well with Penny Royal Essential Oil does not blend well with other oils.
Aromatic Scent Penny Royal Essential Oil has a scent very similar to peppermint. Users should expect it to be sweet and herbaceous.
History Penny Royal is a herbal remedy of ancient repute, and was used to purify the blood, for digestive and menstrual problems and feverish colds. It also has a deserved reputation as an insect repellent.
Cautions Penny Royal Essential Oil is toxic, is an abortifacient, and in small quantities can even cause acute liver and lung damage. Use extremely well diluted. It is not recommended for aromatherapy and should only be applied externally. Avoid use during pregnancy.