Bay Laurel Essential Oil

Bay Laurel Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Plant Family: Lauraceae
Country of Origin: Turkey
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Color: Greenish-Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong

Bay Laurel is a member of the Lauraceae family native to the southern and eastern Mediterranean coasts. It is now the only genus of the family still to be found on mainland Europe. The Bay Laurel tree usually grows in scrub near the coast and in gorges, often by springs and streams. Bay tree can grow up to 15 meters high and is upright in habit when young. The highly aromatic leaves are usually 5 to 10 cm long, leathery and pinnately veined. Flowers, open in spring, have 4 petals, small, creamy-yellow in color and can be bisexual or unisexual. The berry-like fruits are 1 to 1.5 cm long and shinning black. Bay Laurel essential oil is extracted from its leaves through steam distillation.

Common Uses: Bay Laurel essential oil can boost the immune system and help ward off viral and bacterial infections. It can also help indigestion and relieve gas. The fragrance alone deters insects like grain weevils and moths. One of the most popular uses of Bay Laurel essential oil is in a liniment or massage oil to stimulant lymph and blood circulation. The oil produces a heat sensation, which alleviates muscle tension when rubbed on the body. Studies prove that inhaling the oil can relieve headaches, as well as sinus and lung congestion. A massage oil made with Bay Laurel is prefect when lymph glands swell and head feels foggy due to any type infection.

Blends Well: with Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Juniper, Labdanum, Lavandin, Lemon, Mandarin, Olibanum, Orange, Petitgrain, Pine, and Rosemary

Cautions: Bay Laurel essential oil is generally regarded as non-toxic and non-irritating. It should be used in moderation due to possible narcotic properties attributed to methyl eugenol. Pregnant women should avoid the use of this oil.

Disclaimer: Personnel at Body Ecology Online© makes no claims to be medical practitioners. We do not diagnose, treat nor prescribe any medical treatment or advice. Always discuss treatment of medical conditions with your medical practitioner before using any alternative therapies, natural supplements, or vitamins. Our safety precautions are listed as guidelines only. Always consult an experienced Aromatherapist about essential oil usage and always inform your primary care physician to what essential oils you are using as they may not be conducive with his/her prescribed therapy and/or medications.

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Nt. Wt. 0.14 oz.

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