Bay Oil

China

Apr 29, 2010

bay oil introduction



bay laurel essential oil, laurus nobilus,  is steam distilled from the leaves and branchlets, and small amounts from the berries. Traditionally, it was used to treat hysteria, indigestion, colic, and to promote menstruation and for fever. Used as a fragrance component in detergents, cosmetics, toiletries, and perfumes, especially aftershaves. A ‘fixed’ oil of bay, expressed from the berries is still used for sprains, bruises, earaches. Etc. Extensively used in processed food, alcoholic and soft drinks.