Laurel Leaf, Essential Oil

Main Constituents: 
1.8-Cineole: 48.8%

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: Slovenia

Description: The laurel tree is a small unimpressive shrub or tree, originating in the eastern Mediterranean countries. The evergreen tree reaches maturity after five years and yields about 5 kg of leaves per season, which in turn gives about 50-70 g of essential oil.

Color: Pale yellow green liquid

Common Uses: Laurel Leaf Essential Oil has antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties and can be used to treat scars, acne pimples, boils and scabies. It is reportedly a tonic to the hair, aiding with dandruff and can be used to stimulate hair growth. Laurel Leaf Oil is known for its strong effects on the nervous system, its’ anti-spasmodic and analgesic properties making it mildly narcotic. Coupled with its sedative properties, it is used for neuritis, depression, anxiety, fear and psychosis. Its stimulating and warming properties are used to produce fire and warmth in one's emotions, bringing awareness, courage and confidence.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Bay, Orange, Clary Sage, Cypress, Hyssop and Juniper.

Aromatic Scent: Laurel Leaf Essential Oil has a fresh, strong but sweet, aromatic camphoraceous, somewhat spicy medicinal odor.

History: Laurel Leaf Essential Oil has been known for thousands of years, but the use of its leaves as a household culinary herb is a comparatively recent one.

Cautions: Laurel Leaf Essential Oil is non-toxic, but may be a possible skin irritant. Use well diluted. Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or on infants and small children.

Terms of Use

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