Essential Oil - Bay

Botanical name: Laurus nobilis
Country of Origin: France
Method of Cultivation: Harvested from wild-growing plants
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Part extracted: Leaves
Color: Clear to pale yellow/green
Perfumery Note: Middle

Aroma: Powerful, spicy-medicinal odor, just like the Bay leaves used in cooking.
Consistency: Thin liquid
Aromatherapy properties: A dark yellow mobile liquid with a fresh-spicy top note and a sweet balsamic undertone. It blends well with lavender, rosemary, geranium,ylang-ylang, citrus and spice oils.
Blends well with: Pine, Cypress, Juniper, and Lavender. Frankincense and Clary Sage would be good partners in a spiritual/meditative blend. Combine it with Rosemary for a high-powered study blend. Citrus oils and other spices are also very nice. Please use in moderation, since it can easily overpower other aromas and can make you feel drowsy.

History: Bay Laurels were once used to crown Greek scholars, which is the historic background of the academic “baccalaureate” title. It was also used to adorn the victors in ancient Greece and Rome. The priestesses at Delphi sat over the burning fumes to increase their prophetic visions. Commonly used as a food flavoring for stews, pickles, and sauces.