Bay Laurel and Its Uses

When we tell our families and friends that the first sales MI has made was of bay laurel essential oil, we have received inquisitive looks as if to say, "How would you use that?"  To while earlier in the week we had a little geography lesson, today we will have an information session about the bay laurel leave and how essential oils of this plant are used.

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis)

You probably have seen wreaths of this in Greek mythology and Roman history.  Another place where you have seen this is on the U.S. Dollar bill.  You can see the leaf and the berries adorning the bottom portion of the oval with George Washington's face is held. 

Bay leaves are used in all types of cooking for aromatics.  It is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine as well as Hispanic, European, Indian, and Asian foods. 

Essential oils from this plant are used for fragrance in soaps, lotions, and perfumes.  In fact, one of our clients purchased our bay laurel for his perfume line.  Also, it can be added to bath water to relax muscles.  The steam can be therapeutic for colds and the flu.  The oil is a great addition to massage oils for muscle relaxation.

Hope you learned something new!  Happy Friday!

Gjithe te mirat
"All the best"

MI