What is Mentha Pulegium or Pennyroyal?

Botanical Name: Mentha Pulegium

Common Names: Squawmint, Mosquito Plant, Pudding Grass, Run-by-the-Ground, Tickweed

Mentha pulegium is a member of the mint family and is native to Europe, North America, and Asia. It has been used for centuries as a culinary herb, a natural insect repellent, and for medicinal purposes.

Mentha pulegium has been used as a traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, respiratory infections, menstrual problems, and as a natural insecticide.