Plant Details
:Common Name
Pennyroyal
:Scientific Name
Mentha pulegium
:Introduction
Mentha pulegium L., a member of the family Lamiaceae and the genus Mentha, is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The species has long been valued for its applications in traditional medicine, food preparations, and cosmetic products. It is a perennial, aromatic, herbaceous plant that is widely appreciated and can reach a height of approximately 50 cm (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37711001/)
: Details
It is widely employed as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, especially in traditional Moroccan drinks. Chewing mint leaves, including M. pulegium, is considered soothing and refreshing and has been traditionally used to relieve hiccups, as well as for its anticonvulsant and nerve-calming effects. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37711001/)
Plant Variety
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Latest Molecules
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Name: CurloneView
Scientific Name: (6S)-2-methyl-6-[(1S)-4-methylidenecyclohex-2-en-1-yl]hept-2-en-4-one
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Name: Beta-BarbateneView
Scientific Name: (1R,2R,6S,7R)-1,2,6-trimethyl-8-methylidenetricyclo[5.3.1.02,6]undecane
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Name: LongipineneView
Scientific Name: (1R,2S,7R,8R)-2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.02,8]undec-9-ene
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