PENNYROYAL Mentha pulegium (USA)
*CAUTION: H, P, TOXIC - not to be used internally!
Minty and similar to peppermint. Has been used to help amenorrhea and spleen dysfunction. The herb and oil were traditionally used to strengthen the nerves, being valuable in hysteric disorders, nervous exhaustion and externally applied for neuralgia.
Refreshing, stimulating
TIP: Blends well with citronella, geranium, lavandin, rosemary, and sage.
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, insect repellant, refrigerant, and stimulant.