Pimenta racemosa[[File:Bay.jpg|thumb|350px250px|left|Pimenta racemosa]]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.* 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==
Dandruff* Hair care : Scalp stimulant, hair carerinse for dandruff, neuralgiagreasy, oily skinlifeless hair, poor promoting hair growth* Neuralgia* Oily skin* Poor circulation* Sprains* Rheumatism* Strains* Immune System : Colds, sprainsflu, strainsinfectious diseases* Analgesic* Antiseptic* Astringent* Expectorant* Stimulant.
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