Latin name: Pimenta racemosa. Family: Myrtaceae.
Distilled from leaves and twigs and
imported from West Indies. Bay has a powerful sweet, spicy balsamic scent.
Usage:
As a stimulant for hair growth, for relieving muscle spasms
and strains, to improve circulation, to relieve melancholy, nervous exhaustion, as an
insect repellent. Avoid use during pregnancy. Blends with: rosemary, geranium,
lavender, ylang ylang, other spice and citrus oils.