Specification:

Sunw material : 100 pure bay leaf Oil

History:

Since its discovery in the 20th century, bay rum has been used as a tonic to treat muscle problems. It was found later on that the essential oil of bay, also known as bay oil or bay rum oil, contained antimicrobial compounds and other beneficial properties. Discover more about this spicy plant oil by reading the information below

What is Bay oil?

Bay essential oil is obtained from the bay tree, an evergreen tree that originated in the West Indies, but is now harvested mostly in Morocco and Spain. The bay oil (Racemosa pepper) is often confused with the bay laurel essential oil (Noble laurel). While these two plant oils share similar qualities, they come from two different plants.

The bay tree is also different from the bayberry shrub, from which early American settlers produced candies. The bay tree belongs to the plant family that produces allspice berries, also called pimento and Jamaica pepper.It grows up to 30 feet and possesses long-pointed leaves, with small yellow or white flowers and black berries.

The oil is extracted from the fresh leaves of the bay tree through steam distillation. The product is a yellow liquid with a strong spicy fragrance, which resembles that of clove oil.

Composition of Bay Oil

The essential oil of bay owes its analgesic properties to three chemical constituents: eugenol, chavicol (estragole), and myrcene. Because of the presence of eugenol, the oil can cause irritations and should be used under the guidance of an aromatherapy practitioner.

How to Make Bay Oil

Bay essential oil is obtained when you steam-distill the fresh leaves of the bay tree. The leaves are gathered from a tree aged at least 5 year old. Salt or seawater is often added in the still. About 0.5 -1.5 percent of the weight by volume can be extracted into Bay Oil .

How Does Bay Oil Work?

Bay oil is primarily used topically. It can be used as a massage oil, or added to burners and vaporizers. Its effects, however, may vary depending on the amount you use. Higher amounts of bay oil may produce a sedating effect, while smaller amounts can serve as a stimulant.

Here are several ways you can enjoy the benefits of bay essential oil:

• Improve sleepby mixing 10 drops of bay oil, 2 to 3 drops of sweet orange oil, 1 drop of clove essential oil, and almond oil as a carrier oil.
• Relieve depressive symptomsby blending 2 drops of bay oil, 4 drops of black pepper oil, 4 drops of bergamot oil, and 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil.
• Treat flu symptomsby adding a mixture of 2 drops of bay oil and 4 drops of myrtle oil in a diffuser.
• Treat dandruffby adding 2 drops of bay oil to your shampoo.

It is also crucial to remember that bay oil, as well as bay rum and the fruit of the Bay tree, possesses toxic properties and should not be ingested.