Laurel Essential Oil

Latin name: Pimenta Racemosa

Part of plant used: leaves

Source: Caribbean

Extraction method : steam distillation

Bay is another plant prized for its medicinal and culinary uses. Bay leaves have been used in various cooking and seasonings, and the fruit is one of the ingredients in All Spice.

Bay has long been used in hair tonics, as it is said to be beneficial for the scalp, as well as to treat hair and promote growth. Bay leaf essential oil is also said to be good for aches, pains, circulation, and rheumatism, as well as being an aid to the immune system when fighting illness.