Laurel Leaf Essential Oil (Spain)
Product Name: Laurel Leaf Essential Oil (Spain)
Botanic Name: Laurus nobilus
Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Description: The laurel tree is a small unimpressive shrub or tree,
originating in the eastern Mediterranean countries. The evergreen tree reaches
maturity after five years and yields about 5 kg of leaves per season, which in
turn gives about 50-70 g of essential oil.
Common Uses: Laurel Leaf Essential Oil has antiseptic, anti-bacterial,
and anti-fungal properties and can be used to treat scars, acne pimples, boils
and scabies. It is reportedly a tonic to the hair, aiding with dandruff and can
be used to stimulate hair growth. Laurel Leaf Oil is known for its strong
effects on the nervous system, its’ anti-spasmodic and analgesic properties
making it mildly narcotic. Coupled with its sedative properties, it is used for
neuritis, depression, anxiety, fear and psychosis. Its stimulating and warming
properties are used to produce fire and warmth in one's emotions, bringing
awareness, courage and confidence.
Aromatic Scent: Laurel Leaf Essential Oil has a fresh, strong but sweet,
aromatic camphoraceous, somewhat spicy medicinal odor.
