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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 Method:
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 well with:

Cedarwood, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme & Ylang Ylang.