Once crumpled, the bay leaves release a fresh, woody smell characteristic of noble laurel essential oil. Native to southern Europe and the Middle East, the noble laurel is a perennial shrub with evergreen foliage that can reach 6 meters in height. It is primarily exported by Turkey and is also abundant in the former Yugoslavia.
Description
Family: Lauraceae
Origin: Balkans
Producing organ: leaves
Type of odour: aromatic, strong, “kitchen smell”
Chemotype: 1.8-cineole, alpha-terpinyl acetate
Possible uses
Apply onto the skin: Yes ++ (pure state on a small area and diluted in vegetable oil for repeated applications on large areas or where the skin is sensitive). Warning! Risk of sensitivity with a laurel plant: do a test beforehand by applying 1 drop in the crease of your arms and wait a few hours. If no reaction, you can apply it as instructed.
Swallow: Yes +++
Inhale: Yes +
Main properties
It is antibacterial, antiviral (active on SARS-Cov1), fungicide and treats all winter respiratory conditions, intestinal and skin infections, as well as mouth sores. Combined with tea tree essential oil, it cures Candida albicans infection (causing fungal infections) and acne. Finally, it relieves states of fatigue, nervous imbalance and stimulates the capillary system.
Main indications
Respiratory “winter” illnesses: flu, cold Viral illnesses (all): gastroenteritis...
How to use
Viral illnesses : Apply 10 pure drops onto the thorax + 10 pure drops onto the back, 6 times per day in case of respiratory illnesses (especially coughing). If you have sensitive skin, dilute the essential oil (1 drop with 9 drops of macadamia vegetable oil) and apply the same way, on the thorax and top of the back.
Gastroenteritis: Apply 12 pure drops (or mixed with 20 drops of hazelnut vegetable oil if you have sensitive skin), 6 times per day onto the abdomen.
Other very good uses : Pains and cuts in the mouth: cavity, ulcer, gingivitis, unknown tooth pain Neuralgia Skin infections: acne, boils, mycosis, whitlow Mental tiredness, “mental blank”, lack of confidence in yourself
Mouth : Apply 2 pure drops (with a cotton bud it is easy) into the mouth, directly onto the painful area, 3-4 times per day until complete recovery.
Skin, neuralgia : Dermal application: apply 3 diluted drops in 12 drops of arnica vegetable oil.
Tiredness and nervous imbalance : Apply 1 drop diluted in 10 drops of vegetable oil and massage on the plexus solaire and along the spine. You can also apply 1 pure drop on the inside of each wrist and inhale.
Hair growth: dilute 3 drops of noble laurel essential oil in 10 ml of castor and argan vegetable oils in equal parts. Apply this aromatic blend by massaging the scalp. Leave on for 15 minutes then wash your hair.
Other use Mix 1 drops of laurel with 1 drop of sweet almond vegetable oil and apply onto to the eyelashes. This essential oil has a surprising property of getting eyelashes to grow back.
Contraindication
The laurel tree can be an allergenic. First try by applying small drops onto the inside of the wrists or the elbow crease before applying it on larger areas. Like all essential oils the laurel essential oil is not allowed during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It is also not to be used during breast feeding.
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