Pennyroyal Essential Oil comes from a plant that grows throughout many parts of the world. People use the leaves and the essential oil they contain to make traditional herbal preparations.

In addition, many people use Pennyroyal Essential Oil as an insect repellent. It also provides a distinctive flavoring and offers antiseptic properties. Traditionally, herbalists have used it to support healthy skin and to help ease symptoms associated with pneumonia.

Other Common Names: American pennyroyal, squaw-mint, mosquito plant, and pudding grass.

Pennyroyal Essential Oil blends well with citronella, rosemary, sage, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, birch, Jasmin and atlas cedarwood.

Method of extraction: Steam distillation

Country of origin: Grows in woods throughout most of the northern and eastern US and Canada.

Other uses: as a mosquito repellant

Cautions: Pennyroyal may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, increased blood pressure, increased pulse rate, and dermatitis. Pennyroyal is a highly toxic substance. Use ONLY under the guidance of a licensed medical doctor. Can cause liver damage. Do not use if you are pregnant and do not use directly on the skin.

Our essential oils come directly from flowers, roots, leaves, stems, and bark of carefully selected plant species. Manufacturers extract each oil to preserve its natural purity and quality. Unlike many products sold in craft stores, grocery stores, or flea markets, these oils offer true aromatherapy-grade quality. We provide some of the purest and finest essential oils available.

Before applying an essential oil to your skin, always dilute it with a carrier oil. In addition, perform a patch test first to check for skin sensitivity.