Pennyroyal
Botanical Name: Mentha pulegium
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Strong-scented mint-like herb with small purple flowers
Ecosystem: Wet meadows, streambanks
Size: 15–50 cm
Shape: Low-growing or creeping
Geographical Origin: Europe, Middle East
Current Distribution: Europe, North Africa, parts of North America
Flower Shapes and Colours: Small, purplish clusters
Seed Types and Size: Tiny, dark seeds
Uses: Insect repellent, traditional medicine (not for internal use)
Parts Used: Leaves, oil
Medicinal Uses: Historically used for colds and menstruation, but toxic internally
Planetary Influences: Mars
Metaphysical Uses: Protection, banishing
Elemental Association: Fire