Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Non-Native

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Schedule:

- - Check the calendar for specific events!
  - ANY DAY: Host your own event! See here for details.
  Saturday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
  Landwork workparties 4th Saturdays. Call ahead with questions: 503.245.3847
Sunday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
Skillshares and workparties some Sundays. Call ahead with questions: 503.245.3847
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Wednesday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Thursday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Friday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
SOME DAYS will be closed for private events. Check the calendar!

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)

Parts used: aerial parts

Medicinal uses: A good digestive tonic, it stimulates digestive juices, relieves flatulence and colic; a good remedy for headaches and for minor respiratory infections helping to keep fever and congestion in check; a powerful stimulant to the uterine muscle encouraging menstruation; externally it can be sued to relieve itchiness and rheumatic conditions including gout (Chevallier 234).

Additional uses: This plant is well regarded as an insect repellent, for both humans and pets (Kowalchik 413)

Cautions: Do not take during pregnancy or if menstrual bleeding is heavy (Chevallier 234).