Bay Leaf Oil

Botanical Name: Pimenta racemosa
Species: Myrtaceae
Origin: India
Note: Top
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Bay Leaf Oil is Extraction From the bay tree grows to a height of 30 feet and bears aromatic, long-pointed leaves, small white/yellow flowers and black berries. Bay is also known as bay rum tree or West Indian bay, which distinguishes it from bay laurel, which tends to be used less often for aromatherapy.
Bay has a strong, fresh, spicy, medicinal, herbaceous aroma.
Bay has been used since ancient times. The Romans believed it symbolized wisdom, peace and protection and in ancient Greece athletes were crowned with Bay leaf wreaths.

Safety Note: Avoid this essential oil during pregnancy. Do not use on very sensitive skin or directly on mucous membranes. Use in moderation

Skin: Bay Leaf is one of the best essential oils to use as a hair tonic. It helps to stimulate the scalp and treat and prevent dandruff. It also helps to restore body and tone to oily, damaged, lifeless hair.

Mind: Bay Leaf essential oil is both uplifting and grounding and can help clear mental confusion and fatigue and provide clarity of thought.

Body: Bay leaf essential oil can be helpful for general aches and pains and it is sometimes used in steam inhalations as it has an antiseptic effect on the respiratory system.

Blends well with: Orange Oil, Lavender Oil and Lime Oil (To make Bay Rum fragrance add Cinnamon Oil, Clove Oil and Star Anise Seed Oil)