Difference between revisions of "Bay Leaf"

Revision as of 15:17, 3 November 2016 (view source) Steven2 (Talk | contribs) (→‎Special precautions of Bay Leaf) ← Older edit		Revision as of 15:19, 3 November 2016 (view source) Steven2 (Talk | contribs) Newer edit →
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	[[File:Bay.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Pimenta racemosa]]Other Names : Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum, Bay St. Thomas	+	[[File:Bay.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Pimenta racemosa]]Other Names : Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum, Bay St. Thomas, Myrcia acris, myrcia, Wild cinnamon, Bayberry
	==Special precautions of Bay Leaf==		==Special precautions of Bay Leaf==
	* Moderately toxic due to high [[Eugenol]] content.		* Moderately toxic due to high [[Eugenol]] content.

---

Revision as of 15:19, 3 November 2016

Other Names : Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum, Bay St. Thomas, Myrcia acris, myrcia, Wild cinnamon, Bayberry

Special precautions of Bay Leaf

• Moderately toxic due to high Eugenol content.
• 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.

Health benefits and uses of Bay Leaf

• Dandruff
• Hair care
• Neuralgia
• Oily skin
• Poor circulation
• Sprains
• Strains