Pennyroyal with its scientific name Mentha Pulegium is inherent to Europe. Other common names for Pennyroyal are: Cayote Mint, Dwarf Thyme, Wild Bergamot, American Pennyroyal, European Pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium, Menthe Pouliote, Penny Royal, Mosquito Plant, Pennyroyal Leaf, Piliolerial, Pennyroyal Oil, Poleo, Pouliot Royal, Pouliot, Pudding Grass, Pulegium vulgare, Pulegium, Squaw Balm, Stinking Balm and others. As it has the smell of mint when the leaves are crushed, it has “Mentha” in its scientific name. Pennyroyal essential oil is extracted with the use of steam distillation method using fresh plant. The vital components of Pennyroyal are neomenthone, isomenthone, pulegone and menthone. Due to its high concentration of pulegone, it forms a harmful poison. Since ancient times, it is used for blood purification, cure fevers and prevent menstrual problems.

Health Benefits of Pennyroyal essential oil

Let us take a look on the health benefits provided by Pennyroyal essential oil:

1. Control hysteric attacks

Hysteria patients experience hysteric attacks such as unconscious violent behavior, convulsions and fainting. They should be away from height, abrasives, water, fire as they are likely to fall, cut, drown and burn when they undergo from these attacks. Pennyroyal essential oil is useful for hysterical fainting by controlling these attacks.

2. Prevent infections

Pennyroyal essential oil has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which is highly toxic even in small quantities. A little bit misbalance in amounts could result in death. It eliminates bacteria and microbes and also counteracts infections which are caused by them.

3. Treat arthritis

It has depurative property which provides numbing effect on nerves, stimulating and cordial effects on blood circulation. It also provides anti-arthritic and anti-rheumatic treatment. It eliminates toxins such as uric acid which is the cause for rheumatism. It has stimulating effect on the circulation of blood that increases the flow of blood to vital organs and cures arthritis and rheumatism.

4. Destroy germs

Uterus, kidneys, urethra, urinary tract and wounds has high chances of being septic due to the infection made by germs. Due to its antiseptic properties, it is highly poisonous and destroys bacteria, germs that are the cause for sepsis. As it is irritant and poisonous, it should be used in moderate amounts.

5. Purifies blood

Pennyroyal essential oil purifies a blood being a depurative. It nullifies the toxins from the blood. It promotes the circulation of blood by assisting the proper mixture of oxygen and blood. It purifies the blood as well as cells and organs by making it oxygenated.

6. Supports digestion

In folk medicine, this essential oil is used to stimulate digestion by promoting the digestive juice secretion.

7. Menstrual problems

Pennyroyal essential oil opens delayed menstruation and makes it regular with the stimulation of hormone production such as progesterone and estrogen.

8. Kill insects

This oil is toxic to humans as well as animals and insects. It kills insects if used in sprays, vaporizers and fumigants. This oil is highly regarded as insect repellant.

9. Strengthen gums

It possesses astringent properties which strengthen gums and contract gums and also tighten the grip on teeth. It stimulates the contraction of muscles. It prevents hemorrhaging by contraction of blood vessels.

10. Increase circulation

Pennyroyal essential oil increases the blood circulation that warms the body and provides relief from fever and cold.

Traditional uses

• It is used for blood purification, menstrual problems, digestive ailments and feverish colds.
• It stimulates the menstrual blood flow and promotes abortion.
• It alleviates tension and cramps.

Precautions                                                                                                 

• This oil is very harmful because its small intake could cause a death of humans and animals.
• Pregnant and Lactation women should avoid it due to its abortifacient properties.
• It is not recommended for aromatherapy use because its inhalation in small quantities could damage respiratory tracts, lungs and liver seriously.
• Extreme care should be taken for using this oil both externally or internally.
• Do not use it on skin.
• Excessive use could be fatal.

Other Facts        

This essential oil is blended with essential oils of geranium, citronella, rosemary, lavandin and sage.

Pennyroyal essential oil facts

The essential oil of Pennyroyal is extracted from the plant of Pennyroyal through steam distillation process. Pennyroyal plant is native to Europe. The clear or pale yellow liquid has minty and herbaceous flavor.

Pennyroyal essential oil facts and benefits Quick Facts
Name:	Pennyroyal essential oil facts and benefits
Origin	Native to Europe
Colors	Clear to Light yellow
Health benefits	Control hysteric attacks, Prevent infections, Treat arthritis, Destroy germs, Purifies blood

Name	Pennyroyal essential oil facts and benefits
Pennyroyal essential oil facts and benefits	Native to Europe
Common/English Name of Pennyroyal plant	Cayote Mint, Dwarf Thyme, Wild Bergamot, American Pennyroyal, European Pennyroyal, Dictame de Virginie, Hedeoma pulegioides, Frétillet, Huile de Menthe Pouliot, Melissa pulegioides, Menthe Pouliot, Mentha pulegium, Menthe Pouliote, Penny Royal, Mosquito Plant, Pennyroyal Leaf, Piliolerial, Pennyroyal Oil, Poleo, Pouliot Royal, Pouliot, Pudding Grass, Pulegium vulgare, Pulegium, Squaw Balm, Run-By-The-Ground, Squawmint, Tickweed, Stinking Balm
Name in Other Languages of Pennyroyal plant	French: American false-pennyroyal, churchwort, brotherwort, flea mint, mock pennyroyal, fleabane, mosquito plant, poley, pennyroyal of America, pudding herb, squaw mint, pudding grass, squaw balm, thickweed, stinking balm, Run-by-the-Ground, tickweed, Lurk-in-the-Ditch; chassepuces, mentha pouillot, dictamne de Virginie, herbe aux puces, fretillet, herbe de Saint-Laurent, poley, petit baume, pouliot royal; Greek: Fleskouni;
Extraction method	Steam distillation
Color	Clear to Light yellow
Flavor/aroma	Minty, herbaceous
Health Benefits	Control hysteric attacks Prevent infections Treat arthritis Destroy germs Purifies blood Supports digestion Menstrual problems Kill insects Strengthen gums Increase circulation
Traditional uses	It purifies the blood; relieve menstrual problems, digestive ailments, fever and colds. It enhances blood flow during menstruation and promotes abortion. It relieve tension and cramps.
Precautions	Its small intake causes a death. Pregnant and Lactation women should avoid. If used in aromatherapy, it could damage respiratory tracts, lungs and liver seriously. Use it with extreme care. Do not apply it on skin. Over use of this essential oil could be harmful.
Other Facts	It blends well with essential oils of geranium, citronella, rosemary, lavandin and sage.