Pennyroyal |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Mentha pulegium, Hedeoma pulegioides
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Entire plant
Chemicals this herb contains:
Puligone (yellow or green-yellow oil)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates uterine contractions.
Depresses central nervous system.
Irritates mucous membranes.
Reddens skin by increasing blood supply to it.
Increases salivation.
Can cause severe liver and kidney damage.
Miscellaneous information:
Pennyroyal is used as a flavoring agent.
As little as 2 ounces of the essential oil can cause severe
liver and kidney damage.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Causes abortions.
Decreases intestinal cramps and flatulence.
"Purifies" blood.
Treats colds.
Regulates menstruation.
Increases perspiration.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Don't use in an attempt to induce abortion. Pennyroyal can be
deadly.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Bleeding from gastrointestinal |
Seek emergency treatment. |
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| Blood in urine |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Seizures |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Unusual vaginal bleeding |
Seek emergency treatment. |
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