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Bay Essential Oil
Pimenta racemosa

Aromatherapy- Bay Essential Oil
 

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Properties

The scent of Bay oil is sweet, fresh and spicy. The oil is deep yellow in color and is of medium to watery viscosity.

Origin
This sturdy evergreen tree is a native of West Indies, Venezuela and the Guianas. Nowadays the oil is obtained mostly from Morocco and Spain.
Extraction
The leaves collected from a tree at least 5 years old, are subjected to steam distillation (salt is often added or seawater used in the still).
Chemical composition

Eugenol, Chavicol, Myrcene, Cineol, and Methyl Eugenol.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of Bay oil include the following:- antiseptic, antibiotic, analgesic, anti-neuralgic, aperitif, astringent, emmenagogue, febrifuge, insecticide, sedative and a tonic
Uses

Bay oil can be used in the treatment of :-

  1. rheumatism
  2. neuralgia
  3. muscular pain
  4. circulation problems
  5. colds
  6. flu
  7. dental infection
  8. diarrhea
  9. skin infections
Precautions
  • Bay oil has a high eugenol content and may irritate the skin and mucus membranes, so use with caution.
  • Pregnant women should avoid it.
Blends with
Cedarwood, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme and Ylang Ylang.
         
 

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