[[File:Bay.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Pimenta racemosa]]Other Names : Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum, Bay St. Thomas
==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