Laurel oil

Laurel bay oil is contains various properties in therapeutic medicine, many a speculator others are quite apparent. In history the laurel was symbols of victory to the Romans and the Greek with the poets, scholars and emperors crowned with a laurel of bay leaves. There a many varieties of laurel bay oil from around Europe and North Africa.

Index

Scents

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Also See

Resources

References

Scents

The North African oil contain more cineole, the aroma that give eucalyptus plants their unique smell. The European varies a closer to the more refined bitter pungent aroma of the bay leaf with a however cineole content(~35%). Middle or top note.

Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic,

Major Growing Regions

Italy
France
Croatia
North Africa
Turkey - Aug to Apr
West Indies
South America

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Toxicology

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.

Therapeutic Uses

Antiseptic, anti-infective, equilibrates the nervous system. Treating insomnia, flu, colds. Has impressive effects on swollen lymph nodes. Treating rheumatism and sprains. A few drops on the infected node with reduce the swelling rapidly. Pleasant a relacing after a sauna, nodes or solar plexus.

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Laurel oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Laurel oiland all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

1. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, PH.D.

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.