Pennyroyal

If you were to brush up against a Pennyroyal herb plant, you would notice a strong spearmint scent coming from the leaves. This is because Pennyroyal herb, known in Latin as Mentha pulegium, is a part of the mint genus of plants, and inherited its scent from that fragrant plant group. Pennyroyal herb, as other members of the mentha genus, are perennial herbaceous plants that die down in cold months and reemerge in warmer months from a series of underground rhizomes. The plant produces bright green leaves and pinkish-white flowers.

Mentha pulegium has been commonly used as an aid in menstruation as well as to strengthen contractions of the uterus. It should not be used by pregnant women because of this.

Its main use is as an emmenagogue to stimulate the menstrual process and to strengthen uterine contractions. Avoid using during pregnancy.

Carminative, diaphoretic, stimulant and emmenagogic.

*USDA Certified Organic 4oz.