Bay Leaf Essential Oil

Description

Bay Leaf Essential Oil (Laurus nobilis)

The crown of victory, in a bottle.

Our bay leaf essential oil, also known as laurel leaf, is steam-distilled from the leaves of Laurus nobilis. It has a powerful, spicy aroma with camphorous, sweet-herbal undertones, long associated with the laurel wreaths of ancient victors. It is loved for diffusing in the workspace and as a strong herbal middle note in masculine and artisanal perfumery blends.

Each bottle is made of matte black glass to help protect the oil from light, and comes with a gold-rimmed glass pipette for controlled, drop-by-drop use. Choose the 10ml size to try it or the 30ml size for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Laurus nobilis (laurel, bay laurel)
Aroma	Powerful, spicy, camphorous and sweet-herbal
Perfumery note	Top to middle
Extraction	Steam-distilled from the leaves
Origin	Sourced from the Mediterranean
Sizes	10ml and 30ml, matte black glass with gold-rimmed pipette
Use	Aromatic use, or very lightly diluted on the skin (0.5% maximum)

Ways to enjoy it

• A strong, green herbal note for a focused workspace atmosphere.
• A bold herbaceous middle note for your own natural perfume and grooming blends.
• A morning pick-me-up scent, diffused in short sessions.
• A nod to the laurel wreath: a classic, noble aroma for a home apothecary.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 3 to 4 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a well-ventilated room, in sessions of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue and breathe in gently. Keep the tissue away from your skin.
• On the skin: always dilute, and keep it very low. Use no more than 0.5% (3 drops per 30ml of carrier oil such as sweet almond or argan). Patch test first. Do not add it to baths.

Important safety information

• Potent oil. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Skin use should not exceed 0.5% (about 1.5 drops per 15ml of carrier oil). Never apply undiluted, patch test first and avoid sensitive or damaged skin.
• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless advised by a qualified aromatherapist or healthcare professional. Speak to a healthcare professional first if you have asthma or epilepsy, or take regular medication.
• Keep out of reach of children. It is high in 1,8-cineole, so do not use it on or near the face of babies or young children.
• Bay leaf oil can be harmful to pets, especially cats. Ventilate the room, let animals leave freely and never apply it to them.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a medical condition, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our complete Bay Leaf Essential Oil guide and our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put bay leaf essential oil on my skin?
Only very lightly diluted. Use no more than 0.5% (about 3 drops per 30ml of carrier oil), patch test first, avoid the face and broken skin, and do not use it in the bath.

Is bay leaf the same as laurel leaf oil?
Yes. Bay leaf and laurel leaf both refer to Laurus nobilis. It is a different plant from the bay rum tree (Pimenta racemosa), so check the botanical name when comparing oils.

What does bay leaf blend well with?
It pairs well with Lemon, Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender.

En español

Aceite esencial de laurel (hoja de laurel) (Laurus nobilis), destilado al vapor de las hojas. Aroma potente, especiado, alcanforado y herbal dulce. Disponible en frascos de vidrio negro mate de 10 ml y 30 ml con pipeta de vidrio con borde dorado.

Modo de uso: en difusor, de 3 a 4 gotas. En la piel, siempre muy diluido: máximo 0,5 % (3 gotas por cada 30 ml de aceite portador). Haga antes una prueba en una pequeña zona de la piel. No lo añada al baño.

Advertencias: puede provocar una reacción alérgica cutánea. No usar sin diluir. Evitar durante el embarazo y la lactancia, salvo indicación de un profesional. Consulte a un profesional sanitario si padece asma o epilepsia, o toma medicación. Solo para uso externo y aromático, no ingerir. Manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños y no lo use cerca de la cara de bebés o niños pequeños. Puede ser perjudicial para las mascotas, en especial los gatos.

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