Bay Leaf Oil

Bay leaf is the oldest herbs or spice and is a native of Asia Minor. Also known by name of -Sweet bay-bay laurel- Noble laurel &-True laurel- its leaves have aromatic odor & are bitter and spicy- Mixing well with oils like cedarwood & coriander- it finds extensive use as a constituent in men-s soaps-colognes- cosmetics & hair tonics.

Common Names

Sweetbay- Mediterranean bay-laurel- tej patta.\

Blends With

Cedarwood- eucalyptus- coriander- geranium- juniper- ginger- lavender- orange- lemon- rose- rosemary.

Constituents

alpha pinene, beta pinene, alpha terpineol- chavicol- eugenol- and limonene- geranyl acetate- linalool-myrcene, methyl chavicol and neral-Methyl eugenol

Uses

It is commercially used as a constituent for men-s soaps- colognes- cosmetics and hair tonics-It is also used in sauces- soups- stews and other food items. Carrying a strong- spicy and pungent aroma- it also has properties for controlling dandruff- promoting hair growth- treating muscular aches-rheumatism- neuralgia and poor circulation.