Module VII - Dietary Supplements: Herbal / Natural Products

Saturday October 31, 1998 - Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning pennyroyal is correct?

A) Pennyroyal is a perennial, creeping herb that is a member of the mint family.
B) Certain parts of the plant may contain pennyroyal oil in concentrations up to 80% to 92%.
C) The major constituent of the plant oil is menthol.
D) Pennyroyal oil can be used safely in pregnancy.
E) Pennyroyal oil has not been associated significant toxicity.
 
 

Discussion