Fresh, minty and sharply herbal. Pennyroyal is steam distilled from Mentha pulegium, a low-growing member of the mint family, grown in the USA. Its scent is greener and more herbal than peppermint, and it is traditionally used in outdoor blends.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Mentha pulegium
- Origin: USA
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: fresh and minty
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 1–2 drops are enough. Try it on the porch or patio with citronella or atlas cedarwood.
- Outdoor blends: a traditional ingredient in homemade outdoor room and patio scents.
- Blends well with: citronella, lemon eucalyptus, atlas cedarwood, lavender and rosemary.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes. This is a strong oil: use a low dilution and avoid sensitive skin. Do not use while pregnant or nursing.
