Scientific name : Mentha Pulegium
Height:15-30cm
Sun Exposure: Full/Partial
Pennyroyal commonly known as squaw mint, mosquito plant, and pudding grass, belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Pennyroyal, the smallest member of the Mint family, is a world renowned medicinal herb with a pungent aroma and acrid flavor. Preferring moist, low laying areas this herb is also known as "Lurk in the Ditch" because of its fondness of ditches and swamps.
Pennyroyal has been highly regarded throughout traditional medicine for its effectiveness in treating colds, bloating and spasms. Used as a repellent for fleas in Ancient Rome, Pennyroyal was thought to purify air and water and was hung in the rooms of sick people because of its strong aroma. Still used in modern herbal medicine as Pennyroyal Tea to treat colds, bloating and spasms . NOT ADVISABLE for pregnant women and people who suffer from kidney or liver problems to use Pennyroyal.
Scientific name : Mentha Pulegium
Height:15-30cm
Sun Exposure: Full/Partial
Pennyroyal commonly known as squaw mint, mosquito plant, and pudding grass, belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Pennyroyal, the smallest member of the Mint family, is a world renowned medicinal herb with a pungent aroma and acrid flavor. Preferring moist, low laying areas this herb is also known as "Lurk in the Ditch" because of its fondness of ditches and swamps.
Pennyroyal has been highly regarded throughout traditional medicine for its effectiveness in treating colds, bloating and spasms. Used as a repellent for fleas in Ancient Rome, Pennyroyal was thought to purify air and water and was hung in the rooms of sick people because of its strong aroma. Still used in modern herbal medicine as Pennyroyal Tea to treat colds, bloating and spasms . NOT ADVISABLE for pregnant women and people who suffer from kidney or liver problems to use Pennyroyal.
