What is pennyroyal tea?
An essential oil or tea derived from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant, pennyroyal was used in folk medicine to induce abortion, alleviate menstrual symptoms, and to treat inflammatory conditions, chronic bronchitis, and minor ailments. The oil itself is highly toxic, and is not recommended for internal use. Pennyroyal leaves that have been crushed have a pungent, spearmint-like scent. Pennyroyal is used to make herbal teas, which, while not proven to be harmful to healthy adults in small doses, are not recommended due to their liver toxicity. Infants and children can die if they consume it.Hindi Name: पेनिरॉयल जड़ी बूटी Botanical Name: Mentha pulegium. Kannad Name: ಪೆನ್ನಿರಾಯಲ್ Since ancient times, pennyroyal has been used to flavour food, wine, and herbal beverages because of its potent scent, which is reminiscent of spearmint.Organic Pennyroyal tea smells like sweet mint and even tastes like mint. It relieves minor digestive problems, such as abdominal bloating and indigestion.