Bay Leaf Essential Oil
Best for: Warm, spicy herbal diffuser blends for the winter months
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Bay Leaf essential oil, also known as bay laurel, is steam distilled from the leaves of the true bay tree, Laurus nobilis. It is a pale yellow to greenish oil with a warm, spicy, fresh herbal aroma, and sits as a middle note in a blend.
Its aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with confidence, clarity and courage, and it is a popular addition to vaporiser blends during the winter months. It pairs well with citrus, woods and other herbs such as rosemary and juniper. Bay Laurel carries a higher sensitisation risk than many oils, so keep skin use to a very low dilution, never add it to bath water, and always patch test first.
- Warm, spicy, fresh herbal aroma
- Rounded middle note that adds warmth to herbal blends
- Traditionally associated with confidence, clarity and courage
- Pairs well with citrus and herbs such as orange, lemon and rosemary
Blends well with: Cedarwood, coriander, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange, rose, rosemary, thyme and ylang ylang
About this oil
Bay Leaf essential oil, also known as bay laurel, is steam distilled from the leaves of the true bay tree, Laurus nobilis. It is a pale yellow to greenish oil with a warm, spicy, fresh herbal aroma, and sits as a middle note in a blend.
Its aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with confidence, clarity and courage, and it is a popular addition to vaporiser blends during the winter months. It pairs well with citrus, woods and other herbs such as rosemary and juniper. Bay Laurel carries a higher sensitisation risk than many oils, so keep skin use to a very low dilution, never add it to bath water, and always patch test first.
- Warm, spicy, fresh herbal aroma
- Rounded middle note that adds warmth to herbal blends
- Traditionally associated with confidence, clarity and courage
- Pairs well with citrus and herbs such as orange, lemon and rosemary
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a warm, spicy herbal aroma, on its own or blended with orange or eucalyptus.
- InhalationAdd 1–2 drops to a tissue and breathe in the aroma as needed, keeping it away from the eyes.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil and keep it to a very low level (no more than 0.5%, roughly 3 drops per 30ml). Not suitable for the bath. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Specifications
| Botanical name | Laurus nobilis L. |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Leaves |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to greenish-yellow mobile liquid |
| Aroma | Warm, spicy and fresh with a herbal character |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Mediterranean, processed in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Shelf life | 24 months when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Bay Laurel is a skin sensitiser. Keep dilution to 0.5% or lower and never add it to bath water. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
