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Pennyroyal Tincture

A traditional tincture preparation using Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), addressing digestive issues, headache, hormonal imbalance.

tincturesmediterraneanIntermediate⏱ 4–6 weeks (steeping)Shelf life: 1–2 years in a dark glass bottleDosage: 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

Digestive IssuesHeadacheHormonal ImbalanceFeverMenstrual IssuesCold

Ingredients

  • Pennyroyal — As needed

Instructions

  1. Pack dried Pennyroyal into a jar and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  2. Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  3. Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Interactions & contraindications

Pennyroyal

Full profile
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
  • Liver or kidney disease — potentially hepatotoxic at high doses; medical supervision required

Pregnancy

Avoid

Pennyroyal is contraindicated in pregnancy — it has a well-documented history as an abortifacient, and its essential oil is seriously toxic (liver failure, death have been reported), even at doses close to those used for other purposes.

Breastfeeding

Avoid

Contraindicated during breastfeeding due to serious systemic toxicity risk.

Children

Avoid

Contraindicated in children — pennyroyal essential oil has caused fatal poisonings even in small amounts.

Any use, especially in pregnancy

Essential oil is hepatotoxic and a known abortifacient — internal or concentrated use is not considered safe.