Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium
A pungent mint historically used for digestion and (dangerously) to provoke menstruation.
Traditional use (european-folk): A pungent mint historically used for digestion and (dangerously) to provoke menstruation.
A pungent mint historically used for digestion and (dangerously) to provoke menstruation.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A pungent mint historically used for digestion and (dangerously) to provoke menstruation.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- The essential oil is SEVERELY TOXIC and can be fatal; never use the oil; avoid entirely in pregnancy.
- Essential oil (any use)
- Pregnancy
- Self-dosing
The essential oil is SEVERELY TOXIC and can be fatal; never use the oil; avoid entirely in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.
Listed mainly as a warning: the oil has caused fatalities. Know it so you can avoid it.