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pennyroyal oil

/ˈpɛniˌrɔɪəl ɔɪl/

Traducción: Aceite esencial altamente concentrado extraído de la planta menta poleo (Mentha pulegium), usado históricamente como repelente de insectos y en medicina popular, pero conocido por su toxicidad y peligro potencialmente mortal si se ingiere, causando especialmente daños graves al hígado y los riñones.

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/ˈpɛniˌrɔɪəl ɔɪl/C1formalmedical
  • esAceite esencial altamente concentrado extraído de la planta menta poleo (Mentha pulegium), usado históricamente como repelente de insectos y en medicina popular, pero conocido por su toxicidad y peligro potencialmente mortal si se ingiere, causando especialmente daños graves al hígado y los riñones.

A highly concentrated essential oil extracted from the pennyroyal plant (Mentha pulegium), historically used as an insect repellent and in folk medicine, but known to be toxic and potentially fatal if ingested, especially causing severe liver and kidney damage.

  1. Essential oil from plantC2formal

    A highly concentrated oil extracted from the pennyroyal plant (Mentha pulegium), historically used in folk medicine but known to be toxic and dangerous, especially to the liver and kidneys.

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    • Pennyroyal oil was once used as an insect repellent, but its toxicity makes it unsafe.
    • Ingesting even a small amount of pennyroyal oil can cause severe liver damage.
    • The use of pennyroyal oil for inducing abortion is extremely dangerous and can be fatal.