Bay Essential Oil

Bay Essential Oil

Laurus nobilis

You will find many kitchens stocked with bay leaves. They are very popular in the kitchen. Bay trees are sturdy evergreens with long, aromatic leaves that emit a fresh, sweet, slightly spicy aroma. Bay essential oil are used by many for its wonderful strong fragrance in soaps, candles, and other items. 

Methods for application 

- Use in bath or shower for absorption and aromatherapy benefits

- Diffuse for emotional benefits, fever, infection, and pain

-Massage, diluted, for pain
- Use with compress for pain

Blends with 

• Allspice
• Bergamot
• Cardamom 
• Cedarwood
• Clary sage
• Clove
• Coriander
• Eucalyptus
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Ginger
• Hyssop
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Nutmeg
• Orange
• Oregano
• Palmrosa
• Patchouli
• Pine
• Rose
• Rose Geranium
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Ylang-Ylang

Precautions

Conduct a patch test before use. 

-Avoid contact with mucus membranes
- Do not use if pregnant
- Do not use if you have hemophilia
- Do not use if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or cancer
- May cause skin irritation
Not safe for children under 6
Not safe for internal use

Medicinal uses

Analgesic
Antibacterial
Antibiotic
Antifungal
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Bruise
Circulatory health
Cold
Creative inspiration
Dandruff
Digestive ailments
Dry hair
Eczema
Emotional balance
Fever
Flatulence
Hair growth
Healthy kidney function
Healthy liver function
Infection
Neuralgia
Oily hair
Psoriasis
Rheumatism
Sprains and strains

Did you know that Bay essential oil was a favorite with ancient Romans? They associated it with strength, protection, wisdom, and peace. Part of the bay tree's name comes from the Latin word laudis, meaning praise. It is because of this meaning that the Olympians were presented with bay or laurel wreaths. These wreaths are very symbolic of Olympian victory to this day.