Pennyroyal Essential Oils

Pennyroyal essential oils are derived through steam distillation from the flowers of the grassy-looking creeper herb. They end up having a thin consistency with an aroma that has been described as similar to peppermint, and sweet, herbaceous, and fresh. Though used in folk medicine, pennyroyal essential oils can be highly poisonous, so should be used with extreme caution and never taken internally without medical direction. Pennyroyal essential oils, for those wishing to blend essential oils together, go well with the following: sage, rosemary, lavandin, geranium, citronella, and all mints.

Overall Benefits of Pennyroyal Essential Oils

• Can assist individuals in the tolerating of pain resulting from arthritis and rheumatism
• May be helpful as a decongestant for respiratory tracts and lungs
• Stimulate the secretion of digestive juices so are helpful in aiding digestion
• Promotes the detoxification of the body, specifically uric acid
• Can be useful in strengthening your gums
• May relieve cold symptoms such as chills
• Increase blood circulation

Uses for Pennyroyal Essential Oils

These essential oils are useful in the treatment of tumors, hepatitis, jaundice, ailments of the liver and gallbladder, and to treat flatulence. They are also useful as an insecticide, an astringent, an antiseptic, antibacterial, an anti-hysteric, and in many more applications. They are said to be extremely useful in fighting stomach infections due to the fact that they stimulate acid secretions and bile toward the stomach. Additionally, they are beneficial for their inflammation soothing characteristics and for generally relieving irritated digestive tracts.

Precautions

These essential oils should never be ingested by animals or humans without direction by a physician. They should be strictly avoided by pregnant women unless otherwise directed by their doctor. Be sure to keep out of reach of children.