Bay West Indies Essential Oil
Pimenta racemosa Origin: West Indies
Overview
Botanical Name.
Pimenta racemosa
Common Method Of Extraction
Steam distilled
Parts Used
Leaves
Note Classification
Top to middle
Aroma
Sweet, spicy, balsamic, medicinal
Largest Producing Countries
West Indies, South and Central America
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.
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, and if suffering from kidney or liver conditions.
Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.
As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.