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Is Mentha Pulegium Oil vegan?

Mentha Pulegium Oil

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Mentha Pulegium Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium, Lamiaceae; it is toxic in large doses and has been used historically as an abortifacient.

Also known as Pennyroyal Oil
INCI name Mentha Pulegium Oil
CAS number 8007-44-1
CosIng ID 35224
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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