Bay Leaf
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Special precautions of Bay Leaf
- Moderately toxic due to high Eugenol content.
- Essential Oil contains myrcene, which is known to cause cancer
- Mucous membrane irritant
- Tisserand and Young indicate that Bay Oil may inhibit blood clotting.
- They recommend a dermal maximum of 0.9% as there is a slight risk of sensitization when using Bay Oil.
- Don't confuse with Laurel Leaf
- See precautions Aromatherapy.
Health benefits and uses of Bay Leaf
- Hair care : Scalp stimulant, hair rinse for dandruff, greasy, lifeless hair, promoting hair growth
- Neuralgia
- Oily skin
- Poor circulation
- Sprains
- Rheumatism
- Strains
- Immune System : Colds, flu, infectious diseases
- Analgesic
- Antiseptic
- Astringent
- Expectorant
- Stimulant.
