Description

Our organically crafted Pennyroyal Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the Mentha pulegium flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family, or mint family, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Pennyroyal Oil contains many components, but primarily contains the Isomenthone, Neomenthone, Menthone and Pulegone. An American species, Hedeoma pulegioides, is closely related and is also used to produce oil, as well as Micromeria fruticosa from Turkey.

Also called Pennyrile, Squaw Mint, Mosquito Plant and Pudding Grass, Pennyroyal Oil has a strong fragrance similar to Spearmint and was used for centuries to flavor food, wine and Herbal & Ayurvedic Product > Herbal Teas. Pennyroyal Oil was also used as a traditional herb and folk remedy as an insect repellent and an abortifacient. Pennyroyal Oil blends well with Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), Geranium Pelargonium graveolens), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), and Sage (Salvia officinalis).Mentha pulegium5347