Laurel Leaf Essential Oil, Bay Laurel, Crete

Name       Laurel Leaf Essential Oil, Bay Laurel, Crete

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Laurus nobilis L., fam. Lauraceae

Part           Leaf

Country    Crete

Code         LauNob2 

Laurel Leaf Essential Oil, Bay Laurel, Crete

Laurel Leaf Essential Oil, Bay Laurel, Crete, (Laurus nobilis), may help with loss of appetite, asthmatic conditions, chronic bronchitis, hair loss (after an infection), lice, scabies, and viral infections.

Key Constituents:

Alpha-Pinene [4-10%]  

Beta-Pinene [3-8%]  

Sabinene [4-12%]  

Linalol [4=16%]  

1,8 Cineol (Eucalyptol) [35-50%]  

Eugenol + Terpenyl Acetate [10-18%] 

Action:  Laurus nobilis is antiseptic, antimicrobial, an expectorant, mucolytic, anti-infectious, antibacterial (staph, strep, E., coli), and an anticoagulant.

Traditional Uses:  Both the leaves and the black berries were also used to alleviate indigestion, and loss of appetite.  Durning the Middle Ages, it was used for agina pectoris, asthma, gout, migraine, palpitations, and liver and spleen complaints.

Indications:  Nerve damage, arthritis (rheumatoid), and oral infections.

Other Uses:  Bay laurel may help with loss of appetite, asthmatic conditions, chronic bronchitis, hair loss (after an infection), lice, scabies, and viral infections.

Application:  Diffuse or apply topically on the abdomen or on location.

Fragrant Influence:  Bay laurel has been used as a fragrance component in cosmetics and perfumes.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.  Use in moderation.

Laurel Leaf Essential Oil, Bay Laurel, Crete has a sweet, pleasant, spicy somewhat medicinal odor.  The dry out notes are much finer than eucalyptus or cajupet.  Laurel leaf aroma is clean and has a faint fruitness.