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DESCRIPTION
Bay leaf is the oldest herbs or spice and is a native of Asia Minor. Also known by name of 'Sweet bay', 'bay laurel', 'Noble laurel' & 'True laurel', its leaves have aromatic odor & are bitter and spicy. Mixing well with oils like cedarwood & coriander, it finds extensive use as a constituent in men's soaps, colognes, cosmetics & hair tonics.
COMMON NAMES
Sweetbay, Mediterranean bay, laurel, tej patta.
BLENDS WITH:
Cedarwood, eucalyptus, coriander, geranium, juniper, ginger, lavender, orange, lemon, rose, rosemary.
CONSTITUENTS
alpha pinene, beta pinene, alpha terpineol, chavicol, eugenol, and limonene, geranyl acetate, linalool, myrcene, methyl chavicol and neral,Methyl eugenol
USES
It is commercially used as a constituent for men's soaps, colognes, cosmetics and hair tonics. It is also used in sauces, soups, stews and other food items.Carrying a strong, spicy and pungent aroma, it also has properties for controlling dandruff, promoting hair growth, treating muscular aches, rheumatism, neuralgia and poor circulation.The oil is also used in the treatment of flu symptoms, bronchitis, muscle pain, and arthritis. It has carminative properties and promotes digestion.In addition, the oil has germicidal, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, and mucolytic attributes.The oil primary constituent of the oil is cineole which amounts to 50% aids in soothing and relieving stomach aches, colic pain, and flatulence.The essential oil of bay leaf acts as an efficient astringent, diuretic, and an appetizer.Features :
- Enhanced shelf life
- Very effective
- No harmful chemicals
- Hygienic processing
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