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Home Bay information Contact us Shopping security West Indian Bay essential oil is extracted from the tree, of the Lauraceae family and is also known as sweet bay, laurel and Mediterranean bay. Orders in U.S.A. and World

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Essential oils Other oils African oils Go to shopping cart at bottom of page Carrier oils Pre-blended oils Aflewering | Delivery This warming oil is often used in aromatherapy since it is a good antiseptic for the respiratory system, perks up the digestive system, settles stomach pain and expels wind, while promoting confidence, courage and insight. Topically, it is most often used to combat hair loss and to improve INFORMATION the health of the scalp in general.

Essential oil index Oil properties Ways to use oils The scent of bay oil is sweet, fresh and spicy and the oil is deep yellow in color, being of medium to Recipes watery viscosity. Dilution rates Safety Origin of bay oil Glossary of terms Treating ailments This sturdy evergreen tree is a native of West Indies, Venezuela and the Guianas. Nowadays the oil Uses is obtained mostly from Morocco and Spain. The bay tree grows to about 10 meters (30 feet), has Oil extraction long aromatic lance-shaped leaves, small white-yellow flowers and black berries. Related articles Therapeutic properties Bay oil was very popular with the Romans, who thought that the herb was symbolic of wisdom, Alternative health peace and protection. The Latin 'Laudis' means 'to praise", which is why the victors at the Olympic games were presented with a laurel (bay) wreath.

OTHER In the past, bay leaves were distilled with rum and the "bay-rum" so obtained was a famous hair tonic and body rub for colds and muscle pains .

Privacy Extraction Search Links The leaves are collected from a tree that is at least 5 years old and are subjected to steam (salt is often added or seawater used in the still). The extraction usually yields about 0.5- 1.5%.

Chemical composition

The chemical composition of bay oil includes; a-pinene, b-pinene, myrcene, , , methyl chavicol, neral, a-terpineol, geranyl acetate, eugenol and chavicol. Precautions

Bay oil has a high eugenol content and may irritate the skin and mucus membranes, so it should be use with caution on the skin.

Pregnant women should avoid it.

Therapeutic properties

The therapeutic properties of bay oil include; antiseptic, antibiotic, analgesic, anti-neuralgic, antispasmodic, aperitif, astringent, emmenagogue, febrifuge, insecticide, cholagogue, sedative, stomachic, sudorific and tonic. Uses

Bay oil can be used in the treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia, muscular pain, circulation problems, colds, flu, dental infection, hair growth, general health of the scalp, diarrhea and skin infections.

Summary

The benefit of bay oil lies in its calming and warming effect on emotions and general aches and pains, including rheumatic pains. It also settles the digestive system, excess gas and also acts as a tonic on the liver and kidneys. In small amounts it has a stimulating effect, while larger doses produce a sedating effect.

Bay essential oil is also helpful with hair and scalp conditions and is mostly used to combat hair loss and is used with success in treating sprains, strains and bruises.

Burners and vaporizers In vapor therapy, bay oil can be used for an infection, for fever and general aches and pains. It can also trigger inspiration and has a calming effect on the mind. Blended massage oil and in the bath As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, bay oil can assist with calming emotions and relieving aches and pains, especially when combined with rose and , but care must be taken as it can irritate the mucus membranes.

Bay oil blends well with

Bay oil blends well with other oils including cedarwood, , , geranium, , juniper, lavender, , orange, rose, , and ylang-ylang.

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If you are suffering from any medical condition please contact your licensed medical practitioner. The treatments listed below relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.

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