Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Bay Laurel
- Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
Bay laurel oil comes from the Laurus nobilis tree. It has a fresh, camphorous scent.
Properties
[edit | edit source]Digestive
[edit | edit source]Stimulates the appetite.
Gynecological
[edit | edit source]Regulates the menstrual cycle.
Immunological
[edit | edit source]Helps fight colds and flu.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use bay laurel oil during pregnancy.
- Bay laurel oil can be narcotic.
- Bay laurel oil may irritate sensitive skin.
