Essential Oil Profile Bay West Indies
Traditional Use: West Indian bay is the main ingredient for the fragrance bay rum, and is also used in many hair tonics. Properties:Analgesic, anticonvulsant, antineuralgic, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant, hair tonic, stimulant. Constituents: Eugenol, chavicol, myrcene Benefits: Colds, dandruff, fatigue, flu, muscular pain, neuralgia, poor circulation, promotes hair growth, rheumatism, skin infections, sprains, strains. Bay can be added to hair care recipes to help with rejuvenation. Blends Well With: Bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, nutmeg, orange, petitgrain, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang ylang Of Interest:Bay is used in many fragrances for men, including aftershaves and lotions. Safety Data: Not for internal use. Avoid while pregnant. |
