Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Bay laurel Organic

Purifying, organic Bay laurel essential oil can be used for skin and hair care. It can also be used in mouth care products, particularly for mouthwash. Bay laurel essential oil is also known for its soothing properties in case of joint discomfort. In psycho-energetic olfactotherapy and emotional management, organic Bay laurel essential oil is essentially an invitation to 'dare to win', to move forward and achieve our goals.

Greasy hair

Greasy hair

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Appropriate

Features

Properties and uses

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.

Properties and uses

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

Bay laurel essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Remarkable antifunga propertiesl (scientific studies show its effectiveness, particularly against Candida albicans)

  • Antibacterial.

  • Antiviral.

  • Mucolytic and powerful expectorant (traditionally used to eliminate bronchial secretions).

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

  • Acaricide, particularly against Psoroptes cuniculi.

  • Traditionally used for bruises and bumps.

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

  • Sanitising, purifying: Palmarosa, Holy basil, Cistus, Ravintsara, Niaouli, Roman chamomile, Egyptian geranium essential oils, etc.

  • Purifying for the mouth and teeth: Lemon, Clove, tea tree essential oils, etc.

  • Joint health: Birch, Lemon eucalyptus, Lavandin super, Ylang-ylang, American wintergreen, Saturoid thyme essential oils, etc.

  • Minor bumps and bruises: Italian helichrysum essential oil, etc.

  • As a complement to anti-mite treatments: Cryptomeria, Chinese and Ceylon cinnamon essential oils, 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.

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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, etc.), poets, scientists, etc. Students who obtained a university degree were crowned with a laurel wreath. In fact, the French ' Baccalaureate' derives its name 'laureate' directly from Laurus nobilis.

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.

Provencal style marinated lamb stew with rosemary and Bay laurel essential oils (espritsante.com)

Kitchen

Serves 8 to 10

  • Lamb shoulder: 2 kg

  • Lean smoked bacon: 300 g

  • Ham rind: 200 g

  • 1 thick slice of cured ham

  • 1 onion

  • olive oil

  • Red wine vinegar

  • Red wine: 800 ml

  • 3 carrots

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • 3 drops of rosemary essential oil

  • 2 drops of Bay laurel essential oil

  • salt and pepper

  • Wooden skewer

Preparation: 1. Cut the meat into small pieces. Cut the cured ham into sticks about 4 to 5 cm long. Slide a piece of meat and cured ham onto wooden skewers. Place the skewers in a bowl and sprinkle with vinegar, salt and pepper. 2. Leave to marinate for around 12 hours, stirring occasionally. 3. Remove the skewers from the marinade, remove the wooden skewers and drain. 4. Pour 1 tbsp. of olive oil into the casserole dish, add the diced smoked bacon and brown over a low heat. Then add the pieces of lamb and cured ham. Leave to brown over high heat for 15 minutes. Pour in the wine and reduce by half. Add the pressed garlic and the peeled, finely chopped onion. Season with pepper. 5. Once reduced, add the blanched rind and the peeled and sliced carrots. Cover and simmer over very low heat for 4 to 5 hours. At the end of the cooking time, remove a bit of the sauce into a bowl, add 4 to 5 tablespoons of olive oil, then mix in 3 drops of rosemary essential oil and 2 drops of Bay laurel essential oil. Serve this sauce with the meat.

Bibliography

1

Antimicrobial activities of the essential oils of various plants against tomato late blight disease agent Phytophthora infestans.

Soylu EM, Soylu S, Kurt S.

2

Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidative activity of laurel, sage, rosemary, oregano and coriander essential oils. Journal of Essential Oil Research, 1998, 10(6), 618–627.

Baratta MT, Dorman HJD, Deans SG, Biondi DM, Ruberto

3

Antimicrobial activity of the essential oils of Turkish plant spices. European Food Research and Technology.

Mr Özcan - Osman Erkmen

4

Preservative systems containing essential oils in cosmetic products. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002, 24(1), 53–59

A. M. Maccioni, C. Anchisi, A. Sanna, C. Sardu and S. Dessì

5

The chemical composition of some Lauraceae essential oils and their antifungal activities.

Simić A, Soković MD, Ristić M, Grujić-Jovanović S, Vukojević J, Marin PD.

6

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of the leaf essential oil of Laurus nobilis Linn.

Sayyah M, Saroukhani G, Peirovi A, Kamalinejad M.

7

Inhibition of cytokine production and arachidonic acid metabolism by eucalyptol (1.8-cineole) in human blood monocytes in vitro.

Juergens UR, Stöber M, Vetter H.

8

Composition and acaricidal activity of Laurus novocanariensis and Laurus nobilis essential oils against Psoroptes cuniculi. The Journal of Essential Oil Research.

MACCHIONI Fabio; PERRUCCI Stefania; CIONI Pierluigi; MORELLI Ivano; CASTILHO Paula; CECCHI Francesca

9

Investigation of antioxidant activities and free radical scavenging of laurel essential oil. China Condiment.

LI Rong, JIANG Zi-tao, MA Li

10

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'L'aromathérapie exactement'

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12

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"Your natural beauty"

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'Aromathérapie corps et âme' - Editions Amyris

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