Botanical Name: Mantha pulegium
Plant Part: Flowers
Origin: France or Morocco
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant 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.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Top
Aromatic Fragrance: Penny Royal Essential Oil has a scent very similar to peppermint. Users should expect it to be sweet and herbaceous.
Aromatic Strength: Strong
Common Applications: 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
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Storage Directions: Essential Oils should be stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Essential Oils should be stored in colored glass, the most common storage method being used today are Boston Round Bottles in the amber tint.
Blends Well With: Penny Royal Essential Oil does not blend well with other oils.
Cautions: Penny Royal Essential Oil has high pulegone content which is toxic, abortifacient, and even in small quantities can even cause acute liver and lung damage. Extreme caution in handling is needed. It is not recommended for aromatherapy and avoid use during pregnancy.