Bay Essential Oil (Pimenta racemosa)

The spicy-smelling west Indian bay essential oil is extracted from the dried leaves and berries of the bay rum tree and is yellowish-brown in colour with shiny leathery leaves produce clusters of yellowish-green flowers in spring. The bay tree will grow to about 60 feet in height and is evergreen. The aroma of the bay essential oil is a strong, masculine, clove like smell, woody, warm and a stimulating scent. Roman emperors wore sprigs of bay, known as Laurus nobilis (Roma laurel), not only was this a sign of wealth, but would help to ward off evil spirits, and after gastronomic banquets it was chewed as a breath freshener by Greek prietesses. Today the oil is used in perfume and exotic bath essences for its uplifting effects.

Latin name: Laurus nobilis.

Family: Lauraceae.

Plant part used: Tree/Leaf.

Extraction: By steam distillation of the tree and leafs.

Aroma: Sweet and spicy, a little like cinnamon.

Blends well with: Citrus oils, bergamot, cedarwood, cypress, labdanum, lemon, pine, vertivert, eucalyptus, sandalwood oils, hyssop, rosemary, clary sage, cypress and patchouli.

Please allow an extra 2/3 days delivery for 500ml and 1 litre size essential oils.