Pennyroyal ( Mentha pulegium)
Other Names::
A perennial herb with small purple flowers, traditionally used for its strong minty aroma and as an insect repellent.
Toxic: Pennyroyal oil can be toxic and should not be ingested.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Properties::
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Emmenagogue
Regulates, induces normal menstruation
Insect repellent
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Parts::
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Associated with ::
Respiratory
Digestive