BAY LAUREL ESSENTIAL OIL
A warming, inspiring essential oil traditionally valued for confidence, creativity, and respiratory wellbeing.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Family: Lauraceae
Origin: Asia
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves and branches
Note: Top
Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, spicy
About This Essential Oil
Bay Laurel Essential Oil is a stimulating and uplifting essential oil traditionally valued for respiratory support, digestive wellbeing, confidence, and creative inspiration. Its warm, spicy aroma has been treasured for centuries and remains a popular oil for emotional resilience and mental clarity.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports respiratory wellbeing
• Encourages confidence and courage
• Supports creativity and inspiration
• Warming and uplifting aroma
• Traditionally valued for digestive comfort
• Popular in emotional wellbeing blends
History
Bay Laurel was used extensively by the ancient Egyptians and Romans for a variety of traditional medicinal purposes. The Romans regarded Bay Laurel as a symbol of wisdom, protection, and peace. Its Latin derivative, 'Laudis', means 'to praise', which led to laurel wreaths being awarded to victors at the Olympic Games. Legend also suggests that prophetic dreams may occur when a bay leaf is placed beneath a pillow. There are many different varieties of bay, and true Bay Laurel Essential Oil is considered a valuable and expensive oil.
Main Chemical Components
Oxides, Alcohols, Monoterpenes, Phenols
Properties
• Analgesic
• Antiseptic
• Astringent
• Antispasmodic
• Carminative
• Digestive
• Diaphoretic
• Emmenagogue
• Sudorific
• Tonic
• Diuretic
• Bactericidal
• Antirheumatic
• Sedative
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for ulcers, boils, acne, abscesses, and scalp conditions.
• Digestive – Traditionally valued for stomach discomfort, flatulence, and appetite support.
• Respiratory – Traditionally used for colds, influenza, bronchitis, sinusitis, and respiratory congestion.
• Reproductive – Traditionally valued for scanty periods, heavy periods, and support during childbirth.
• Other – Traditionally used for fever, dizziness, and ear discomfort.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Traditionally suited to writers, poets, musicians, artists, and creative thinkers
• Encourages confidence, courage, and insight
• Supports public speaking and self-expression
• Traditionally valued for inspiration and intuition
• A nerve tonic for those who doubt themselves
• Warming and comforting to the emotions
Blends Well With
Cedarwood, Coriander, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Juniper, Lemon, Marjoram, Orange, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Tea Tree, Myrtle, Bergamot, and May Chang.
Health & Safety
• May irritate sensitive skin.
• Use at appropriate dilutions.
• Patch test before first use.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
