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==Special precautions of Bay Leaf== | ==Special precautions of Bay Leaf== | ||
* Moderately toxic due to high [[Eugenol]] content. | * Moderately toxic due to high [[Eugenol]] content. | ||
+ | * Essential Oil contains myrcene, which is known to cause cancer | ||
* Mucous membrane irritant | * Mucous membrane irritant | ||
* Tisserand and Young indicate that Bay Oil may inhibit blood clotting. | * 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. | * 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== | ==Health benefits and uses of Bay Leaf== | ||
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[[Category:Essential oil]] | [[Category:Essential oil]] | ||
[[Category:Aromatherapy]] | [[Category:Aromatherapy]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Astringent]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Expectorant]] |
Latest revision as of 14:36, 24 November 2021
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
- 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.