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["Lynda" <lurine AT com-pair.net>]

Pennyroyal is toxic if used in excess (5g or more).  It has been used since 
at least 1 AD (at least that is the first recorded use of it) for women's 
ailments, venomous bites, and digestion. European settlers were surprised to 
find the plant here and continued to use the plant for respiratory ailments, 
mouth sores, and female disorders. It is great for getting rid of fleas, 
both by powdering the dried leaves and scattering them around the foundation 
of your house and using the oils in a flea bath.  The plant got a bad rap 
when it started being used as an abortive and, as usual, folks decided if a 
little was good, more was better.  Well, "more" results in death.  The oil 
and infusions have been used in the treatment of weakness and stomach pains.

Lynda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene GeRue" <genegerue AT ruralize.com>


> Most natural insect repellents are made with an essential oil
> distilled from citronella, a tall, aromatic grass indigenous to
> Southern Asia.  Its pungent, lemony fragrance is pleasant to most
> people but objectionable to mosquitoes.  Other aromatic essential oils
> commonly found in natural insect repellents include cedarwood,
> lemongrass, eucalyptus, peppermint, pennyroyal, lavender, and bergamot.
>
> These are safe when applied to the skin, but should not be taken
> internally without the advice of a professional.  Pennyroyal, in
> particular, is highly toxic if ingested.
>
> http://www.naturodoc.com/library/lifestyle/bug_repellent.htm
>
> Gene GeRue
> www.RURALIZE.com
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