Bay Laurel, Laurus nobilis (France):

Traditional Information:

Wisdom, Spiritual & Psychic Awareness & Purification

Therapeutic Properties: Joint Mobility Support, cleansing/purifying, diaphoretic support, digestive support, diuretic support, emmenagogue support, fungus balance support, cardiovascular wellness support, calming, digestive support.

• Spiritual, Immune Support Fluid Balance Support: Cleanse and purify, physically and spiritually (as above, so below). For protection against negativity, mix with Sandalwood.
• Seasonal wellness support, Immune support oils for Respiratory System, Throat & Thymus. Soothing Throat. Supports comfort during cold and flu season.
• Digestive System Support: Digestive comfort, healthy appetite, and digestive balance.
• Hormonal:Supports PMS and menopause comfort; promotes healthy monthly cycle balance.
• Calming with Hypnotic Qualities: Enhances clairvoyance, psychic awareness. In Sweet Dreams pillow, may bring prophetic dreams
• Fragrance & Foods: Used in perfumes, aftershaves and processed food of all types, as well as alcoholic and soft drinks.
• Blends well with: Cypress, Juniper, Pine, Clary, Rosemary, Frankincense, Cistus, Lavender, Citruses, Spices.

Constituents: 1,8-cineole (68.82%), 1-(S)-α-pinene (6.94%), and R-(+)- limonene (3.04%)

Precautions: Relatively non-irritating for many individuals, though it may cause skin sensitivity in some people. Use in moderation due to its deeply relaxing aromatic properties. Do not use during pregnancy.

4 ml (1/8 oz): $9.50; 7.5 ml (1/4 oz): $15.95; 15 ml (1/2 oz): $27.50; 30 ml (1 oz): $48.95; 50 ml: $83.95; 120 ml (4 oz): $139.95; 240 ml (8 oz): $234.95

Energetic Observations: This goes to the ovaries, adrenals, pituitary and pancreas — to all the endocrine glands, very strong in the ovaries. An energetic hormonal support oil. -Star Johnsen-Moser, Intuitive Energetic Healer.

References provided below are a representative sampling of research over the past 15 years which documents the antiviral support, fungal balance support, antimicrobial & immune support activity of essential oils in the Lauraceae (nutritious, spicey Laurel) family, but does not claim or imply the effectiveness of Bay Laurel - only that this may be an area of interest for future research.

Johnson SA. Evidence-Based essential oil therapy: The ultimate guide to the therapeutic and clinical application of essential oils. 2015, Scott A Johnson Professional Writing Services.

Chmit M, Kanaan H, Habib J, et al. Antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of polysaccharides, essential oil and fatty oil extracted from Laurus nobilis. Asian Pac J Trop Med 2014 Sep; 7S1:S546-52.

Dadalioglu I, Evrendilek GA. Chemical compositions and anti-bacterial effects of essential oils of Turkish Oregano (Origanum minutiflorum), Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis), Spanish Lavender (Lavendula stoechas), and Fennel (Foeniculum vulgaris) on common foodborne pathogens. J Agric Food Chem, 2004 Dec 29;52(26):8255-60.

Loizzo MR, Saab AM, Tundis R, et al. Phytochemical analysis and invitro antiviral activities of the essential oils of seven Lebanon species. Chem Biodivers, 2008 Mar;5(3):46170.

Saika T, Saira W, Waseem R, Khushboo S et al. A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens. Dept of Chem, Islamic Univ of Science & Technology;  Instrumentation Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, India 2017.

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The above information is for educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as medical advice.