Lairal Leaf Oil

Laurel Leaf Oil (Pharma Grade, Cosmetic Grade, and Food Grade):
Laurel leaf is also known by other names like bay leaf, scientifically known as Laurus nobilis belongs to Lauraceae. Laurel is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10-18 meters in height; it is native to Mediterranean regions. Mostly cultivated and produced by Hungary, France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, China, and Turkey.

Laurel Leaf Oil History:
The Bay Laurel tree is botanically known as laurel Nobilis. This essential oil is derived by the process of steam distillation from the bay Laurel tree. It contains various medicinal properties that can be used to treat a variety of health ailments.

Laurel Leaf Oil Industrial Benefits:
It is used topically for management, and it offers a relaxing and soothing experience. It helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes and promotes clean working skin.

Extraction (How to Make?):
Laurel leaf oil is extracted from freshly picked leaves of Laurus nobilis through steam distillation.

Properties:
Laurel leaf oil is deep greenish-yellow & clear in color and has a strong, spicy scent. Pure Laurel leaf oil has a thin consistency. It has a softer sweet, fruity, or floral aroma.

Composition:
1, 8-Cineole, Pinene, terpinyl acetate, Linalool, Pinene, methyl eugenol, geraniol, phellandrene, chavicol, limonene, myrcene, and neral.

Blending Well With What?:
Laurel leaf oil is well mixed with Clary sage, frankincense, pink grapefruit, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, pine, cypress and rosemary oil, cedar wood, Coriander, Eucalyptus oil, Geranium, Ginger Oil, Orange, Rose, Thyme oil and Ylang Ylang oil.

18 Amazing Health Benefits or Uses:

1. Laurel leaf oil has antiseptic quality so it protects wounds and inhibits bacterial growth.
2. Laurel leaf oil also prevents any sort of biotic growth in the body, it protects internal organs of the body from microbes.
3. It provides relief in neuralgia as it induces contraction in blood vessels, reduces pressure on the cranial nerve, and provides immediate relief from the pain in the throat, ears, tonsils, nose, and pharynx.
4. It has antispasmodic properties and provides relief from spasms, cramps, coughs, aches, diarrhea, nervous afflictions, and convulsions.
5. It is effective against coughs, colds, viral infections, influenza, and sprains.
6. It is also used to reduce loss of appetite.
7. It is effective against obstructed and irregular menses and eases painful or other troubles in menstruation.
8. It improves stomach functioning and prevents stomach, ulcers, and acidity.
9. It provides strength in the grip of gums, prevents sagging skin & muscles, and strengthens the scalp as it induces contractions in muscles and tissues.
10. It prevents ulcers as it helps in maintaining acid and base balance, and also promotes discharges of bile into the stomach.
11. It is used for the treatment of fever as it fights infections and brings down the temperature.
12. It is used as a fumigant, spray, and vaporizer and acts as an insect repellent.
13. It provides relief for epilepsy, hysteria, convulsions, anxiety (more Essential oil for Anxiety), stress, depression, and anger.
14. It eliminates toxins from the body and promotes perspiration.
15. Laurel essential oil is used in bath lotions and antiseptic soaps.
16. It is used in cleansing ointments for farm animals.
17. It is used to flavor foods.
18. It is used in perfumery.

• Laurel leaf oil can cause irritation in the skin and mucus membrane because of its eugenol content.
• Avoid using while pregnant.
• It can cause dermal irritation and sensitization.