[[File:Bay.jpg|thumb|300px250px|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 [[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 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.
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