Pennyroyal Essential Oil can be used as an insect repellent. It’s admired for its flavoring and antiseptic use. Also, as an emmenagogue (to stimulate menstrual flow). It is carminative, a stimulant, antispasmodic and for bowel disorders. Good for: skin eruptions and pneumonia.

Common other names: Pennyroyal Essential Oil is also known as American pennyroyal, squaw-mint, mosquito plant, and pudding grass.

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 through most of the northern and eastern US and Canada, also in the Mediterranean.

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. It should be used ONLY under the guidance of a licensed medical physician. Can cause liver damage. Do not use this oil if you are pregnant. Do not use this oil directly on the skin.

Essential oils are oils in their purest form that have been extracted from the flowers, roots, leaves, stems, or bark of certain plant species. These essential oils are NOT the same type of essential oils that are found at your local craft store, grocery store, or flea market. These are the purest and finest aromatherapy grade essential oils available. Essential oils should be diluted with a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil before placing directly on the skin. Please do a patch test for skin sensitivity