| DESCRIPTION Laurel Leaf Oil is sourced from laurel tree originating in eastern Mediterranean countries. The evergreen tree reaches maturity after five years and yields around 5 kg of leaves per season. These leaves are steam distilled to get about 50-70 g of essential oil, which has in it antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
COMMON NAMES Bay Leaf Essential Oil, Bay Rum, Bay Oil.
BLENDS WITH: Bay Leaf, Clary Sage, Citrus Oils, Cypress, Juniper Berry, Hyssop.
CONSTITUENTS 30% fatty oils & about 1% essential oils comprising terpenes, alcohols, sesquiterpenes, and ketones.
USES Laurel Leaf Essential Oil has in it antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and is used for treating scars, acne pimples, boils & scabies. It also acts as a tonic to hair, aiding with dandruff as well as for stimulating hair growth. |