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[[File:Bay.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Pimenta racemosa]]Other Names : Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum, Bay St. Thomas | [[File:Bay.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Pimenta racemosa]]Other Names : Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum, Bay St. Thomas | ||
==Special precautions of Bay Leaf== | ==Special precautions of Bay Leaf== | ||
− | * Moderately toxic due to high | + | * Moderately toxic due to high [[Eugenol]] content. |
* 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. |
Revision as of 15:17, 3 November 2016
Other Names : Pimenta racemosa, Bay Rum, Bay St. ThomasSpecial 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
- Hair care
- Neuralgia
- Oily skin
- Poor circulation
- Sprains
- Strains