Functions
Fragrance
Refreshing
Tonifying
Insect repellant
Soothing
Desensitizing agent
CAS Number(s)
90064-00-9
EINECS number(s)
290-061-1
This species of Mint is the Pulegium of the Romans, so named by Pliny (Mentha Pulegium) from its reputed power of driving away fleas - pulex being the Latin for flea, hence the Italian pulce and the French puce.
Pennyroyal has been used externally to prevent wood ticks, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and gnats from biting. Mentha Pulegium also acts as a diuretic and, used locally, helps with itching and burning skin.
The Indians used the Mentha Pulegium leaves for kidney complaints and in a hot tea for diarrhea, bronchitis, and rheumatism.
Mentha Pulegium Extract is a light to medium amber liquid with a characteristic odor. Pennyroyal extract is used in bath preparations and shampoos for its insect-repellant and soothing qualities. It can also be used in skin creams and lotions to desensitize the skin.Synonyms
Pennyroyal Extract
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