Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Pennyroyal
Hedeoma pulegioides
Antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, stimulant.
Single product
Oct. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Pennyroyal, Squawmint, Mosquito Plant.
Parts Used:
Whole herb.
Historical Uses:
Pennyroyal has traditionally been used in folk medicine as an emmenagogue to relieve menstrual pains and to stimulate menstrual flow, especially in cases of delayed menses.
1,2
It has also been employed in the treatment of rheumatism, cough, nervous tension and to relieve flatulent colic.
1
Externally, Pennyroyal is said to repel insects.
3
Contraindications:
Avoid during pregnancy.
Adverse reactions:
Toxic when ingested in excess.
Dosage:
10 to 20 drops after meals. Externally apply as needed.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
; M. Grieve,
A Modern Herba
l, Internet site Botanical.com.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.138
2
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
Atlas des plantes m�dicinales
,Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1976, p.138
3
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.55.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
