Folk Names: European Pennyroyal, Lurk-InThe-Ditch, Mosquito Plant, Organ Broth, Organs, Organ Tea, Piliolerian, Pudding Grass, Run-By-The-Ground, Squaw Mint, Tickweed Gender: Masculine Planet: Mars Element: Fire Deity: Demeter Powers: Travel Safety, Strength, Protection, Peace, Health. Magical Uses: Pennyroyal placed in the shoe prevents weariness during travel and strengthens the body in general. Stomach problems can be alleviated by stuffing a green poppet with mint and annointing it with healing oils. When worn it acts against the evil eye and aids in making business deals. To rid a place of evil, sprinkle salt water with a sprinkler made of fresh sprigs of mint, marjoram, and rosemary. When given to quarreling couples it will cause them to cease their fighting, and so pennyroyal is an herb of peace. Pennyroyal is kept in the home (away from pets and children) for protection. It is also carried on board ships to prevent seasickness.
