{"product_id":"organic-pennyroyal-loose-natural-insect-repellent","title":"Organic Pennyroyal | Loose Dried Herb | Natural Insect Repellent | Flea \u0026 Mosquito Deterrent","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Pennyroyal | Loose Dried Herb | Mentha pulegium | Natural Insect Repellent \u0026amp; Pest Control | 1, 2, 4 \u0026amp; 8oz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003e100% Organic Dried Pennyroyal — Loose — Natural Flea, Mosquito \u0026amp; Gnat Repellent — External Use Only — No Additives · No Fillers · No Binders — Available in 1oz, 2oz, 4oz \u0026amp; 8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eLoose Dried Herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eNo Additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e1 \/ 2 \/ 4 \/ 8oz Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge-warning\"\u003eExternal Use Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safety-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"safety-title\"\u003eExternal Use Only — Critical Safety Notice — Please Read Before Purchase\u003c\/span\u003ePennyroyal contains naturally occurring pulegone — a hepatotoxic compound that is toxic to the liver when ingested.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal use of Pennyroyal in any form — including as a tea, tincture, or extract — is dangerous and has caused serious liver injury and fatalities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis product is sold exclusively for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexternal use as a natural insect repellent and pest control herb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— for use in sachets, pet bedding, household applications, and topical insect-repelling preparations only. Do not ingest. Do not use the essential oil internally or externally in concentrated form — Pennyroyal essential oil is acutely toxic even in small quantities.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for use during pregnancy under any circumstances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Pennyroyal is a documented abortifacient and has caused miscarriage and maternal fatalities. Keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sizes-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1oz · 2oz · 4oz · 8oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLoose dried herb — for use in insect repellent sachets, pet bedding, household pest control, and external insect-repelling craft applications only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennyroyal is one of the oldest and most historically documented natural insect repellents in the Western world — a small, prostrate-growing mint with upright flowering stems, clusters of small lilac-colored flowers, and an intensely sharp, penetrating menthol-like aroma that insects find deeply repellent.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMentha pulegium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been used as a natural insecticide and pest deterrent since ancient Greek and Roman times — the Romans spread it on floors and used it to repel fleas and other household insects, a practice that continued throughout European folk tradition for centuries. Its name may derive from the Latin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epulex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— meaning flea — reflecting its most historically consistent and well-documented application. The naturally occurring pulegone and menthone compounds in Pennyroyal's essential oil are among the most potent naturally occurring insect-repelling plant compounds known — effective against fleas, mosquitoes, gnats, and other biting insects. This product is offered exclusively for its well-documented external pest control and insect repellent applications.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only — see safety notice above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"history-note\"\u003eHistorical note: Pennyroyal's use as a natural flea and insect repellent is one of the oldest continuously documented applications in all of Western herbal history — recorded by Greek physician Dioscorides in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDe Materia Medica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earound 65 CE, used by Roman households for flea control, and carried forward through European folk medicine for nearly 2,000 years as one of the most reliable naturally occurring insect-deterrent herbs available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMentha pulegium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePennyroyal, European Pennyroyal, Mosquito Plant, Pudding Grass, Fleabane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLamiaceae (mint family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNative to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia — naturalized throughout North and South America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Grows commonly in damp meadows, around pools, and along stream margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAerial parts (leaf and stem), loose dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrey-green to olive-green dried herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntensely sharp, penetrating, and distinctly minty — more pungent and camphorous than Peppermint. The strong aroma is precisely what makes it effective as a natural insect deterrent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Constituents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePulegone (primary naturally occurring insecticidal compound — hepatotoxic if ingested), menthone, isomenthone, naturally occurring monoterpenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDo not confuse with American Pennyroyal (\u003cem\u003eHedeoma pulegioides\u003c\/em\u003e) — a different species with similar common name and similar safety concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"uses-title\"\u003eExternal Pest Control \u0026amp; Insect Repellent Applications Only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlea Repellent Sachets for Pet Bedding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The most classic and well-documented Pennyroyal application. Fill small cloth sachets with dried Pennyroyal and place inside or beneath pet bedding to naturally deter fleas. Replace sachets every 2-4 weeks as the aromatic compounds dissipate. Do not place directly against pet's skin. Keep away from cats — Pennyroyal is particularly toxic to cats if ingested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousehold Insect Deterrent Sachets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Place dried Pennyroyal sachets in closets, drawers, and storage areas to deter moths, gnats, and other household insects. A traditional European household pest control practice documented since Roman times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Flea Collar Herb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Dried Pennyroyal has historically been incorporated into the lining of natural flea collars for dogs. Consult your veterinarian before use — not for use on cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMosquito \u0026amp; Gnat Deterrent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Crushed dried Pennyroyal stems and leaves placed in pockets or on clothing have traditionally been used to deter mosquitoes and gnats. The intensely aromatic pulegone compounds are repellent to many biting insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Pest Deterrent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Plant dried Pennyroyal around garden borders or place sachets near garden plants to naturally deter ants and other garden pests. A traditional companion planting and pest deterrent herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect Repellent Candle \u0026amp; Craft Additive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Add dried Pennyroyal to outdoor candles, fire pit sachets, or simmer pots for a naturally insect-repelling aromatic. Combine with Citronella, Lemongrass, and Eucalyptus for a comprehensive natural outdoor insect deterrent blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennyroyal is one of the most ancient documented herbs in Western history — used by the Greeks and Romans as a culinary herb, a medicinal plant, and most consistently as a natural insecticide and flea repellent for over 2,000 years. Its name in many European languages reflects its most enduring application — the English \"fleabane,\" the Latin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epulex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(flea), and the folk name \"Mosquito Plant\" all pointing to the same centuries-old, well-documented use as a natural pest deterrent. Greek and Roman physicians including Dioscorides documented its properties extensively. Medieval European households used it to strew floors and repel household insects — a practice that makes it one of the oldest and most consistently documented natural pest control herbs in the entire Western tradition. Its internal historical uses — including as an emmenagogue and abortifacient — are well documented in historical texts but are not applications this product supports, and internal use carries serious and documented risks including fatalities. SuperMindedHealth offers Pennyroyal exclusively for its legitimate, well-documented, and safe external pest control and insect repellent applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"purity\"\u003e100% Organic Dried Pennyroyal · Loose ·\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMentha pulegium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e· External Use Only · No Additives · No Fillers · No Binders · Natural Insect Repellent \u0026amp; Pest Control Herb · Available 1 \/ 2 \/ 4 \/ 8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safety-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"safety-title\"\u003eSafety Summary — Please Read\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not ingest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein any form — tea, tincture, capsule, or extract. Internal use has caused liver failure and fatalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for use during pregnancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Pennyroyal is a documented abortifacient. Avoid all contact during pregnancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for use on or near cats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Pennyroyal is particularly toxic to cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use the concentrated essential oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Pennyroyal essential oil is acutely toxic even in small quantities both internally and topically in concentrated form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor external pest control applications only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas described above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis product is sold for external use only as a natural insect repellent and pest control herb. Do not ingest. Not for use during pregnancy. Keep away from cats and children. As is the case with taking any supplement while you are pregnant or breastfeeding or taking medication, you should always consult your healthcare professional prior to usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"supermindedhealth","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":43128856641692,"sku":"PENNROCS1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":43128856674460,"sku":"PENNROCS2","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":43128856707228,"sku":"PENNROCS4","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":43128856772764,"sku":"PENNROCS8","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/6088\/6884\/files\/Pennyroyal_2.jpg?v=1708977290","url":"https:\/\/supermindedhealth.com\/es\/products\/organic-pennyroyal-loose-natural-insect-repellent","provider":"supermindedhealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}