Laurus nobilis

Producing organ: leaves

Origin: Turkey

Crop: Fresh Bay

Production method: Steam distilled. Bay oil is steam distilled from fresh bay leaves.

Main therapeutic constituents: 1,8-cineole, linalol, geraniol.

Wellness Support: Bay aromatherapy essential oil has demonstrated effective antibacterial properties. It is helpful for indigestion and appetite stimulation. Bay also is helpful in assisting with loss of memory.*

Perfumery: Bay has a sweet, pleasant, and slightly spicy fragrance.

Oils That Blend Well With Bay: Bay oil’s warm aroma blends well with bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, juniper, lavender, neroli, nutmeg, orange, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, and vetiver.

Cautions and Contraindications: Bay’s toxic rating is moderate and a skin patch test is required. The toxic constituents are methyl eugenol and phellandrene. Bay should not be administered during pregnancy and breast feeding. Externally it may cause skin sensitivity.

Formulas:

LINIMENT

Peanut oil: 1-cup

Bay Laurus nobilis oil: 30-drops

Nutmeg Myristica fragrans oil: 15-drops

Black pepper Piper nigrum oil: 9-drops

Blend all oils together. Peanut oil can be replaced by another vegetable oil, such as sweet almond or grapeseed. However, peanut oil is preferred as it has a traditional reputation for effectively reducing the pain of arthritis and rheumatism.

FIBROMYALGIA BLEND

Chamomile Matricaria recutita (German) oil: 2-drops

Cajuput Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi oil: 2-drops

Black pepper Piper nigrum oil: 2-drops

Bay Laurus nobilis oil: 2-drops

Clove Syzygium aromaticum bud oil: 2-drops

Base oil of your choice: 1-oz

Blend with oil and massage to affected area, or use 5-10-drops in the bath.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.