Bay Leaf Essential Oil (Laurel Leaf)

Product Description

Bay leaf essential oil or bay leaf oil is a steam-distilled essence of Pimenta racemosa leaves. The aroma of bay leaf essential is mostly spicy with some herbaceous notes. Bay leaf oil is primarily used for adding an exotic flavour to food items. 

Bay or Laurel plant is also an aromatic one and its leaves are widely used in Indian and Mediterranean cuisine for flavour and aroma. You will notice the plant growing up to 5-10 meters in height when found in the appropriate habitat. The bay leaves found in India are usually more aromatic than the ones found in other regions and hence better for producing essential oil.

Aromachology's bay leaf essential oil will offer a wide range of benefits for your health and overall well-being. You will find bay leaf oil being used not just for flavour in food but for its therapeutic benefits too.

We promise an unparalleled quality of bay leaf essential oil that is ethically sourced and free from any chemicals, preservatives, synthetics etc. The same is available for your convenience in our online store at highly competitive prices. 

Bay Leaf Essential Oil Benefits

Massage: Bay leaf essential oil helps reduce pain due to its analgesic properties

Aromatherapy: Bay leaf essential oil will help you relieve stress and anxiety. Its unique aroma will calm your mind and will put you at ease. 

Haircare: If you are facing dandruff and itchy scalp then bay leaf oil can be an excellent remedy. You can add it to your head massage oil or to any good carrier oil suitable for hair and scalp like coconut, and massage it to get optimum results. 

Therapeutic benefits:

• Helps improve appetite 
• Prevents bacteria and fungi growth
• Improves blood circulation
• Bay leaf essential oil supports respiratory functions and improves health
• Strengthens immune system
• Temporary relief from sprain
• Prevents virus development

Technical Details

Botanical Name: Pimenta racemosa
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Origin: Bulgaria / India
Suggested Uses: Perfumery, aromatherapy, skincare, cosmetics and massages. 
Aroma: Spicy, herbaceous, fresh, slightly sweet
Cultivation: Natural/ Traditional
Plant Part Used For Extraction: Dried leaves
Note: Middle 
Scent Family: Spicy
Colour & Appearance: Light yellowish to dark yellow
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, and sparks.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Shelf Life: 4-5 years
Relative Density: 0.900 to 0.975 (Approx)
Other Names: Laurel leaf essential oil, barberry oil, bay tree oil, myrcia essential oil

How to Use Bay Leaf Essential Oil?

• Aromatherapy and massage oil
• Diffuser oil and blend recipes
• Pharma and homoeopathy manufacturing
• Arthritis relief massage oil
• Bronchial infection
• Relieving digestive problems
• Soap making and formulation of other personal care products
• Make natural insect repellent

Blends Well With

Refer to the list of pure essential oils below to understand which essential oils bay leaf oil blends well with. You can also use this list to experiment and make bay leaf diffuser oil and other blend recipes. 

• Bergamot Essential Oil
• Rosemary Essential Oil
• Petitgrain
• Geranium
• Ginger Root Essential Oil
• Nutmeg
• Palmarosa
• Orange
• Ylang ylang
• Frankincense

Bay Leaf Essence

Pure Bay Leaf Essence is quite flavourful but subtle at the same time. It is used for cooking and pharma manufacturing for various ailments. This is a pure, undiluted and certified essence of bay leaf. 

Precautions and Safety Guidelines

It is a 100% natural product but even natural extracts might cause sensitivity to some people, hence we recommend performing a patch test before extensive usage. Prolonged usage might also cause irritation so avoid doing that. Avoid usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Follow proper dilution guidelines to get the most out of it.