Bay 100% Pure Essential Oil 5 ml
This product is 5 ml and filled in a larger bottle.
Bay Essential Oil was very popular with the Romans, who thought Bay was a symbol of wisdom, peace and protection. The Latin laudis means 'to praise', which is why the victors at the Olympic Games were presented with a laurel wreath made of Bay leaves.
GENERAL PROPERTIES:
• analgesic
• antiseptic
• antispasmodic
• aperatif
• astringent
• cholagogue
• emmenagogue
• febrifuge
• insecticide
• stimulant
• stomachic
• udorific
• tonic
Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Family Name: Lauraceae
Country of Origin: Hungary/Turkey
Part of Plant Used: Leaves
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Scent: Colorless to brown. Spicy camphor scent with a soft floral aroma. Bay has a strong, spicy bay leaf scent
Source: An evergreen small tree. A smooth greyish bark, and oval, aromatic, green leaves with small clusters of yellow flowers. Purple-black aromatic berries follow the flowers. This is an evergreen tree which can grow up to 20 meters high with dark green, glossy leaves and black berries.
Where Cultivated: It is native to the Caribbean Islands, but now established in all the Mediterranean countries and further north.
TOP NOTE: Fresh and light, top notes are often the first aromas to reach the nose and dissipate quickly.
DESCRIPTION:
The complex chemical constituents of Bay Essential Oil, which include Cineole and Linalool, offer antiseptic, antibiotic, analgesic, anti-neuralgic, astringent, insecticidal and sedative properties. These properties have been sought in the treatment of rheumatism, muscular pain, circulation problems, colds, flu, dental infections and skin infections.
It helps reduce fevers and also contributes to sweat. It boosts the immune system. It is effectively safeguarding body against infections. It can also assist in stimulating blood vessel contraction, and alleviating poor circulation.
It is used for loss of appetite. It promotes the discharge of bile into the stomach. It keeps the stomach functioning fine and maintains it in good health.
It protects wounds against infection and inhibits bacterial growth. It is best known for dandruff and hair loss. It is considered to be hair and scalp tonic. It also pulls up the sagging skin.
It reduces pain and is particularly effective in pains resulting from sprains. It induces contractions in muscles and tissues.
It tones nervous system, thus making more alert and active. It helps provide relief from condition like anxiety, depression and travel fatigue. It gives awareness, confidence, courage and mindfulness.
It is used for scanty periods and eases the pain and other troubles associated with menstrual periods. It stimulates and brings about menstruation, while also regularizing scanty periods.
It gives relief from spasm in the respiratory system. It is great for fighting colds and congestion.
It wards off many types of insects, including mosquitos. It actually kills certain pests when used in large enough amounts. *Anti-neuralgic: It helps ease pain brought on by neuralgia, which is severe pain that occurs due to a damaged nerve.
It blends well with bergamot, cedarwood, eucalyptus, fennel sweet, ginger, orange sweet, patchouli, rosemary, and ylang ylang.
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, seek urgent care/call poison control. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse with vegetable oil. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding or on sensitive/inflamed skin or dermatitis. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and call a health care practitioner. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.
SPECIFIC CAUTIONS:
Contraindicated to pregnancy, in case of breast-feeding, and all children less than 3 years of age. May cause dermatitis in some individuals. It can be a dermal sensitizer. Dermally, its use should be avoided by people with hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin. Oil can corrode metal. Bay has a high eugenol content and may irritate the skin and mucus membranes, so use with caution. Avoid during pregnancy
IMPORTANT: All True Aroma Living (TAL) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.