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Occassionally referred to as pimenta acris or Myrcia acreis)
Bay, the Pimenta racemosa one we are discussing here, is a close cousin of Allspice, pimenta diocia, and has a pungent but sweet, spicy, balsamic aroma. This is the plant from which the bay leaf used in cooking. The use of bay oil creates a warm and heated sensation, making it excellent for relief of muscle strain or spasms, arthritis, and any situation where there is inadequate circulation. It is also commonly used as an ingredient in massage oils to stimulate lymph drainage and blood circulation. This bay oil has also been used traditionally to bring relief from digestive complaints and as an expectorant and mucolytic for the lungs and sinuses. Bay leaf is also said to improve memory and relieve certain types of headaches, Very strong antiseptic, antibiotic, etc.
Ingredient In: LeBenediction, LeMariah
Therapeutic Properties: stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic, antibiotic, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, insecticide, sedative, neuralgic
Application: dilute well and apply to appopriate areas on feet; directly on areas of concern; diffused
Aromatic: diffuses well but should be sniffed with caution because of its pungency
Cautions: use in small amounts and well diluted as can cause skin and mucus membrane irritation
This is not the same plant or essential oil as Laurel (Larus nobilis). See ‘Laurel’ for futher information on these two species and oils
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