Sunday, 11 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 327. Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) was used, like Spearmint, to flavour food; wine, as well as herbal 'teas'. Folk remedies included using it to stimulate menstruation. High concentrations were said to cause abortions.

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