Pennyroyal

Origin: Europe, north Africa, west Asia

Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Mentheae
Scientific Name: Mentha pulegium

Folk Names: Lurk-in-the-ditch, mosquito plant, organ broth, organs, organ tea, piliolerian, pulegium, pudding grass, run-by-the-ground, squaw mint, tickweed

Magical

Element: Earth
Direction: East
Day: Friday
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Libra
Deities: Demeter

Magical Properties: Strength, peace, exorcism, protection, relationships

Magical Uses

• Wear pennyroyal to aid in business deals.
• Causes peace in relationships by calming quarrels.
• Pennyroyal leaves in your shoe strengthens the body and wards off weariness in your travels.