Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Bay

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Essential Oil of Bay (Laurus nobilis or Laurel or Laurel Leaf) Abbr: Bay [to top of page]
An evergreen tree up to 20 metres high. It has long, thin leathery leaves, small creamy flowers and black berries.
Note: Top.
Odour of Essential Oil of Bay: Sweet and spicy.
Colour of Essential Oil of Bay: Pale yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Bay: Leaves.
Method of Extraction of Bay: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Bay: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifrigidity, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aperitif, Astringent, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Febrifuge, Hepatic, Insecticide, Parturient, Stimulant.
Circulatory: Rheumatism.
Digestion: Appetite - lack, digestion - sluggish, indigestion.
Genito-Urinary: Fluid retention, menstrual pain, scanty periods.
Immune: Colds, ear infection, fever, flu, infectious disease.
Lymphatic: Water retention.
Muscular: Aches and pains, bruises, cramps, muscle pain, muscle spasms, muscle stiffness.
Nervous: Dizziness, nervous indigestion.
Reproduction: Female reproduction, labour pain.
Respiratory: Bronchitis.
Skeletal: Rheumatism.
Skin: Bruises, dandruff, hair loss, scalp disorders.
Medical Terms: Bronchitis, oliguria.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Frigidity, warming.
Cautions for Essential Oil of Bay: May irritate sensitive skin and mucous membranes.
Contra-Indications for Bay: Pregnancy. Children under 2 years of age.
Comments on Bay: Native to Southern Europe, primarily Morocco and Spain, this lovely oil makes a delicious blend for digestive problems, aches and pains and especially to ease birthing pain.~Long used in soups and stews (bay leaves) the aroma can be comforting and reminiscent of happy feelings.

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