Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Bay laurel

4.8 - 150 reviews
Organic Noble Laurel essential oil is purifying and is used in skin and hair care. It also has its place in oral care, particularly for preparing mouthwashes. It is also known for its soothing properties in cases of joint discomfort. In psycho-energetic aromatherapy and emotional management, this oil encourages us to "dare to win", to move forward, and to achieve our goals.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Possible but not recommended

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Not recommended

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Food use

    Food use

    Appropriate

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Botanical name

Laurus nobilis

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois. Clergeaud C. (2002) Votre beauté au naturel. Editions Dangles. Clergeaud C. et L. (2003) Les huiles végétales - Huiles de santé et de beauté -Nouvelle Edition. Editions Amyris. KALPAKLIOGLU A. F. ; FERIZLI A. G. ; MISIRLIGIL Z. ; DEMIREL Y. S. ; GÜRBÜZ L. Allergy (Copenhagen), 1996, 51(3), 164-170 The effectiveness of benzyl benzoate and different chemicals as acaricides Berton H. (2008) Tout savoir sur les huiles essentielles pour la peau. Recettes, usages et conseils. Une saine alternative cosmétique. Editions Favre. Baudoux D. (2002) L'Aromathérapie - Se soigner par les huiles essentielles. Editions Amyris. Baudoux D. Les Cahiers Pratiques d'Aromathérapie selon l'école française -Dermatologie. Editions Amyris Baudoux D. (2002) L'Aromathérapie - Se soigner par les huiles essentielles. Editions Amyris Aroma News (31) NARD Aroma News (6) NARD Baudoux D. Les Cahiers Pratiques d'Aromathérapie selon l'école française - Pédiatrie. Editions Amyris. Roulier G. (1990) Les huiles essentielles pour votre santé. Traité pratique d'aromathérapie: propriétés et indications thérapeutiques des essences des plantes. Editions Dangles. Baudoux D. Les Cahiers Pratiques d'Aromathérapie selon l'école française - Grossesse. Editions Amyris LI Rong, JIANG Zi-tao, MA Li Investigation of antioxidant activities and free radical scavenging of laurel essential oil China Condiment, 2009-11 Bosson L. et Dietz G. (2004) L'aromathérapie énergétique. Guérir avec l'âme des plantes. Editions Amyris Festy.D (2011) Ma bible des huiles essentielles ; Edition Leduc Ortega J.P. (2006) Huiles essentielles, Huiles végétales, Plantes aromatiques dans l'art de la cuisine. Editions Amyris. Pataud A. (2004) La cuisine aux huiles essentielles. Des recettes saines et créatives. Editions Ambre.

Properties

Bay laurel essential oil is traditionally used for: abscess, boil, paronychia, mouth ulcer, dandruff, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism , concentration (helps with) and exam periods , diarrhoea , dental pain (cavities, abscesses) , and fungal infection.

Health

Beauty

Wellness

Kitchen

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Properties

For health, Bay Laurel essential oil is recognised for the following properties:

  • Remarkable anti-fungal properties (scientific studies show its effectiveness, particularly on Candida albicans).

  • Anti-bacterial.

  • Antiviral.

  • Powerful mucolytic and expectorant (traditionally used to eliminate bronchial secretions).

  • Studies show its powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Acaricide, particularly against Psoroptes cuniculi.

  • Traditionally used for bruises and blows.

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions :

  • Oral infections and inflammations:

    • Mouth ulcers

    • Gingivitis

    • Toothaches

  • Skin infections:

    • Ulcers

    • Bedsores

    • Boils

    • Paronychia

    • Abscesses

  • Viral diseases:

    • Flus

    • Viral hepatitis

    • Viral neuritis

  • Chronic respiratory conditions:

    • Bronchitis

    • Asthma

  • Arthritis, rheumatism, neuralgias (pain of a particular nerve)

  • Tropical infections and parasitic, viral and bacterial fevers.

Synergies

  • Purifying action: Palmarosa, Holy Basil essential oils, etc.

  • Dental and oral care: Lemon, Clove, tea tree essential oils, etc.

  • Preparing for winter: Rockrose, Ravintsara, Niaouli essential oils, etc.

  • Joint health: Birch, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lavandin super, Ylang-Ylang, Wintergreen, Thyme Borneol essential oils, etc.

  • Bruises: Helichrysum Italicum essential oil, etc.

In practice

Oral care: Mix into your mouthwash for a purifying action.

Precautions

  • Do not use during the first three months of pregnancy, or on children under the age of 6.

  • Rare cases of allergies to Bay laurel have been reported.

  • Always perform a patch test of your mixture in the crease of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may present an allergy risk for sensitive individuals when the oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): linalool and, to a lesser extent, eugenol, limonene.

  • Always use diluted

Find out more

In mythology, the Laurel was dedicated to the sun. It was a symbol of peace and victory, and held a prominent place alongside victorious personalities: generals, emperors (Julius Caesar, Napoleon and others), poets, scientists, etc.

Students who obtained a university degree were crowned with a laurel. Today, Laurel is renowned for its antiseptic properties, which are due to its essential oil. Anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal, this oil has been the subject of numerous scientific studies to demonstrate its properties. It is also well tolerated by the skin.

Traditionally used to care for the mouth and teeth, it was used in particular to soothe mucous membranes in the event of mouth ulcers. As a painkiller and anti-inflammatory, Laurel was also popular for relieving rheumatism and muscular pain. From an energetic point of view, its essential oil, like the plant itself, transmits courage, strength and success to all those who are going through an ordeal (sporting competitions, lack of inspiration, public speaking, etc.). A real "go to" oil, which of course you shouldn't rely on too much...

Primarily used for cooking

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C

Excellent anti-inflammatory for clearing the airways; also works well when massaged onto the joints.

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V

4 stars because the cap on the essential oil bottle arrived broken. But otherwise it's a very good product.

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O

Matches the description

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Patricia

First purchase. Sweet scent

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Maritza

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Provencal style veal stew (A. Pataud)

Kitchen

  • 1 kg veal shoulder

  • 3 tomatoes

  • 1 onion

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 10 black olives

  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil

  • 250 ml of white wine

  • Fine salt, freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 drop of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil

  • 1 drop of Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) essential oil

  • 1 drop of Parsley (Petroselinum sativum) essential oil

Procedure: Cut the meat into large cubes. Heat half the olive oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat. Heat the remaining oil in a casserole dish and fry the chopped onion and the peeled, seeded and quartered tomatoes. Add the chopped garlic. Mix well and add the meat and its juices. Add the white wine, salt and pepper, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the olives and essential oils 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Mix well. Serve the veal with a potato gratin. You can replace the veal shoulder with neck or tenderloin. You can replace half the black olives with green olives. You can replace the Bay laurel essential oil with tarragon or sage essential oil.

Jerusalem artichokes with smoked salmon (J-P. Ortega)

Kitchen

  • 400 g Jerusalem artichokes

  • 300 g smoked salmon

  • 250 ml crème fraîche

  • 1 bunch parsley

  • 6 tbsp of safflower oil

  • 2 of tablespoons old vinegar

  • 1 drop of Laurel essential oil

Directions: Steam the Jerusalem artichokes for 20 minutes without peeling them, just like new potatoes. Meanwhile, blend the smoked salmon, crème fraîche, essential oil and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut the cooled Jerusalem artichokes in half. Cover with the salmon cream.

The vinaigrette: mix the safflower oil and old vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle the dressing over the Jerusalem artichokes. Serve immediately.