Pennyroyal - Revision history

Raffi at 13:30, 23 November 2011

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Raffi at 18:23, 5 January 2010

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Murali.lalitha at 09:16, 5 January 2010

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Raffi at 16:48, 26 June 2009

2009-06-26T16:48:18Z

Kpdhage at 08:40, 26 June 2009

2009-06-26T08:40:31Z

Envoy at 05:34, 26 October 2007

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{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = Pennyroyal
| image = Mentha pulegium.jpg
| image_width = 200px
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[dicotyledon|Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Lamiales]]
| familia = [[Lamiaceae]]
| genus = ''[[Mentha]]''
| species = '''''M. pulegium'''''
| binomial = ''Mentha pulegium''
| binomial_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|L.]]
}}
The herb '''Pennyroyal''' (''[[Mentha]] pulegium'', family [[Lamiaceae]]), is a member of the [[mint]] [[genus]]; an [[essential oil]] extracted from it is used in [[aromatherapy]]. Crushed Pennyroyal leaves and foliage exhibit a very strong mint fragrance. Pennyroyal is a traditional [[folk medicine]] poison and [[abortifacient]]. These oils are high in [[pulegone]], a highly toxic volatile, which can stimulate uterine activity.

==Uses==
Pennyroyal [[Tisane|tea]] has been traditionally employed as an [[emmenagogue]] or as an [[abortifacient]]. The [[essential oil]] is extremely concentrated, and is highly toxic even in small doses.<ref name="medline">U.S. National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health [[MedlinePlus]] website, [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-pennyroyal.html Pennyroyal patient information] retrieved on August 6, 2007.</ref> Complications have been reported from attempts to use the oil to induce abortions: in 1978, a pregnant woman died after consuming approximately two [[tablespoon]]fuls (30 ml) of Pennyroyal oil, and in 1994, another death occurred after a pregnant woman (attempting to self-abort, but with an unknown [[ectopic pregnancy]]) consumed tea containing Pennyroyal extract.<ref>''[[Metro Silicon Valley]]'', December 14, 1995. "Lifestyle on Trial" by Gordon Young. [http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/12.14.95/pennyroyal-9550.html Metroactive online edition], retrieved on August 6, 2007.</ref><ref name="medline" />

==See also==
* ''[[Hedeoma pulegioides]]'' — American Pennyroyal, distantly related species
* "[[Pennyroyal Tea]]" (1993), grunge rock song by [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
{{Commonscat|Mentha pulegium}}
*ARKive - [http://www.arkive.org/species/ARK/plants_and_algae/Mentha_pulegium/ images and movies of the Pennyroyal ''(Mentha pulegium)'']

* [http://www.maltawildplants.com/LABT/Mentha_pulegium.html Comprehensive profile for ''Mentha pulegium''] from the website [[MaltaWildPlants.com]]

[[Category:Abortifacients]]
[[Category:Lamiaceae]]
[[Category:Medicinal plants]]

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 |species=pulegium
 |common_name=Pennyroyal
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 |Temp Metric=°F
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 {{Inc|
 Mentha pulegium. Linn. Pennyroyal. Prostrate, much branched: lvs. small, about ½in. or less long, round-oval, entire or slightly crenate, hairy: fls. in dense axillary whorls, small, bluish lilac; mouth of calyx closed by hairs; upper lobe of corolla notched. In wet places, Eu. and W. Asia, and intro. elsewhere.
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 ===Propagation===
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+division, cuttings, seed
 ===Pests and diseases===
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 ==See also==
-* ''[[Hedeoma pulegioides]]'' &mdash; American Pennyroyal, distantly related species
+* ''[[Hedeoma pulegioides]]'' — American Pennyroyal, distantly related species
 ==References==

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 Pennyroyal of Europe, Mentha Pulegium; of America, Hedeoma pulegioides. Bastard P., or blue curls, is Trichostema dichotomum. All are members of the mint family.
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← Older revision		Revision as of 09:16, 5 January 2010
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		+	\|Temp Metric=°F
		+	\|jumpin=This is the plant information box - for information on light; water; zones; height; etc. If it is mostly empty you can help grow this page by clicking on the edit tab and filling in the blanks!
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		+	{{Inc\|
		+	Mentha pulegium. Linn. Pennyroyal. Prostrate, much branched: lvs. small, about ½in. or less long, round-oval, entire or slightly crenate, hairy: fls. in dense axillary whorls, small, bluish lilac; mouth of calyx closed by hairs; upper lobe of corolla notched. In wet places, Eu. and W. Asia, and intro. elsewhere.
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		+	Var. gibraltarica, Hort., is a dwarf compact form with deep green foliage which is sometimes variegated, used in rock-gardens and also in geometrical designs.—M. Pulegium has a strong and agreeable odor; lvs. sometimes used for seasoning. It is sometimes grown in kitchen-gardens, preferring a moist rather stiff soil. Prop, by division. The American pennyroyal is Hedeoma pulegioides. The oil of the two is similar.
		+	}}
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 {{Inc|
 Pennyroyal of Europe, Mentha Pulegium; of America, Hedeoma pulegioides. Bastard P., or blue curls, is Trichostema dichotomum. All are members of the mint family.
-The garden pennyroyal, Mentha Pulegium, is a European perennial, used for seasoning. It is one of the sweet herbs." It is easily grown, profiting by a winter protection of leaves or litter. Propagation is mostly by division. Beds should be renewed frequently.
+The garden pennyroyal, Mentha Pulegium, is a European perennial, used for seasoning. It is one of the sweet herbs." It is easily grown, profiting by a winter protection of leaves or litter. Propagation is mostly by division. Beds should be renewed frequently.{{SCH}}
 }}
-{{Taxobox
+===Pests and diseases===
-| color = lightgreen
+{{edit-pests}}<!--- Type pest/disease info below this line, then delete this entire line -->
-| name = Pennyroyal
-| image = Mentha pulegium.jpg
+==Species==
-| image_width = 200px
+<!--  This section should be renamed Cultivars if it appears on a page for a species (rather than genus), or perhaps Varieties if there is a mix of cultivars, species, hybrids, etc    -->
-| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
-| divisio = [[flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
+==Gallery==
-| classis = [[dicotyledon|Magnoliopsida]]
+{{photo-sources}}<!-- remove this line if there are already 3 or more photos in the gallery  -->
-==Uses==
+<gallery>
-Pennyroyal [[Tisane|tea]] has been traditionally employed as an [[emmenagogue]] or as an [[abortifacient]].  The [[essential oil]] is extremely concentrated, and is highly toxic even in small doses.<ref name="medline">U.S. National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health [[MedlinePlus]] website,  [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-pennyroyal.html  Pennyroyal patient information] retrieved on August 6, 2007.</ref>  Complications have been reported from attempts to use the oil to induce abortions:  in 1978, a pregnant woman died after consuming approximately two [[tablespoon]]fuls (30&nbsp;ml) of Pennyroyal oil, and in 1994, another death occurred after a pregnant woman (attempting to self-abort, but with an unknown [[ectopic pregnancy]]) consumed tea containing Pennyroyal extract.<ref>''[[Metro Silicon Valley]]'', December 14, 1995. "Lifestyle on Trial" by Gordon Young. [http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/12.14.95/pennyroyal-9550.html Metroactive online edition],  retrieved on August 6, 2007.</ref><ref name="medline" />
+Image:Upload.png| photo 1
 ==See also==
 * ''[[Hedeoma pulegioides]]'' &mdash; American Pennyroyal, distantly related species
 ==References==
-<references />
+*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
 ==External links==
-{{Commonscat|Mentha pulegium}}
+*{{wplink}}
-* [http://www.maltawildplants.com/LABT/Mentha_pulegium.html Comprehensive profile for ''Mentha pulegium''] from the website [[MaltaWildPlants.com]]
+{{stub}}
-[[Category:Abortifacients]]
+<!--  in order to add all the proper categories, go to http://www.plants.am/wiki/Plant_Categories and copy/paste the contents of the page here, and then follow the easy instructions!    -->

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		+	Pennyroyal of Europe, Mentha Pulegium; of America, Hedeoma pulegioides. Bastard P., or blue curls, is Trichostema dichotomum. All are members of the mint family.
		+
		+	The garden pennyroyal, Mentha Pulegium, is a European perennial, used for seasoning. It is one of the sweet herbs." It is easily grown, profiting by a winter protection of leaves or litter. Propagation is mostly by division. Beds should be renewed frequently.
		+	}}
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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| color = lightgreen		\| color = lightgreen