Mentha pulegium

Herb

Mentha pulegium

D tier

Mentha pulegium is the botanical species of European pennyroyal—chemically distinct and potentially toxic, retained as a named variety entry but not a cooking mint. Do not plate or infuse for general dining. Historical curiosity and ethnobotany only in modern kitchens.

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DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn

Traits

Avoid CulinaryHistoricPennyroyal SpeciesPungentStrongToxic OilUnsafe

History

Linnaeus described Mentha pulegium.

Species remained common in folk medicine chests.

Medical literature documented pennyroyal oil poisonings.

Food safety guidance continued to discourage culinary use.

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