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Bay Essential Oil

Botanical name: Laurus nobilis
Botanical family: Lauraceae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Tree/Leaves

Origin: Originally comes southern Europe and most commonly obtained from Morocco and Spain.

Description: Sweet and spicy.

History: Used in ancient Egypt and in Roman times, Bay was a symbol of wisdom and peace. 'Laudis', where it's Latin name is derived from, means 'to praise' which is why Laurel wreaths were presented to Olympians.

Properties and Indications:

• Can act as an appetite stimulant and help digestive system
• Settles stomach pain and can expel wind
• Tonic to the liver and kidneys
• Promotes the flow of urine
• Can be helpful for Rheumatic pain and other general aches and pains
• Promotes sweating when there is fever
• Useful for bronchial complaints
• Helps regulate scanty periods and can speed up delivery in childbirth
• Soothes inflammation and can minimize scars
• Can stimulate hair growth, tones the scalp and can help clear dandruff

Personality:

• Warming to the emotions
• Mildly narcotic

Contra-indications:

• Not to be used in pregnancy
• Can irritate sensitive skin

Blending:

• Aniseed, Caraway, Cedarwood, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme, Ylang Ylang

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