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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

• Hair care : Scalp stimulant, hair rinse for dandruff, greasy, lifeless hair, promoting growth
• Neuralgia
• Oily skin
• Poor circulation
• Sprains
• Rheumatism
• Strains
• Immune System : Colds, flu, infectious diseases
• Analgesic
• Antiseptic
• Astringent
• Expectorant
• Stimulant.