Laurel Essential Oil
$492.00
Laurel essential oil has a powerful, spicy-medicinal odour. Laurel could help maintain healthy digestion.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Laurus nobillis |
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Synonyms |
Sweet Bay, Laurel, Grecian Laurel, True bay, Mediteranian bay, Roman Laurel, Noble laurel leaf |
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Plant family |
Lauracea |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of the dried leaves and branches |
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Origin |
Native to the Mediterranean |
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Plant characteristics |
An evergreen tree up to 20cms high with dark evergreen, glossy leaves and black berries; often cultivated as an ornamental shrub. |
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Oil characteristics |
Greenish-yellow liquid with a powerful, spicy-medicinal odour. |
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Traditional use |
The leaves were used by ancient Greeks and Romans to crown their victors. Both leaf and berry were formely used for a variety of afflictions including hysteria, colic, indigestion, loss of appitite, to promote menstruation and for fever. |
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Blends well with |
Pine, cypress, juniper, clary sage, rosemary, lavender, citrus and spice essential oils. |
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Cautions and comments |
Relativly non-toxic and non-irritant, can cause dermatitis in some individuals. Use in moderation due to possible narcotic properties attributed to methyl eugenol. Should not be used during pregnancy. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Cineol (30-50%) Pinene, linalool, terpineol acetate, and traces of menthyl eugenol. |