Bay Leaf Essential oil

Scientific name- Laurus nobilis

Origin- India

Method of production- Steam distilled

Color- Pale yellow

Aroma- Herbal and slightly floral 

Bay leaf or Tejpatta not only gives aromatic flavor in Indian culinary, but it also has great properties for beauty and health. Not just the leaves, but the whole plant have powerful medicated properties with rich antioxidants, essential oils, tannins and flavonoids. Bay leaves have excellent anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and anti-fungal properties. The essential oil from Bay leaves contains mostly cineol, eugenol, acetyl eugenol, methyl eugenol, α and ß-pinene, phellandrene, linalool, geraniol and terpineol which makes it most powerful in therapeutic uses for skin, hair and overall health.

The leaves contain about 1.3% essential oils, consisting of 45% eucalyptol, 12% other terpenes, 8-12% terpinyl acetate, 3–4% sesquiterpenes, 3% and other α- and β-pinenes, phellandrene, linalool, geraniol, terpineol, and contain lauric acid also. The presence of lauric acid aids in removal of contaminants.

In bay leaf, compounds like eugenol (11%–12%), methyl eugenol (9%–12%), and elemicin (1%–12%) are significant for the spicy aroma of bay leaves, and for determining effective quality of bay leaf, these are used as significant influencers.

Key Benefits

1. The active ingredients contained in the bay leaves help dry and stressed skin avoiding the appearance of wrinkles.
2. Anti-inflammatory properties of the bay leaves, these can also be used to heal small wounds or cuts.
3. Acts as a disinfectant. It cures redness, irritation, urticarial, insect bites, etc.
4. It balances the production of sebum.
5. Prevents acne.
6. Bay leaf oil can also be used to get straight and silky hair.
7. Prevents hair loss.
8. Improves scalp health.
9. This oil keeps your hair shiny and glossy.
10. You can experience the potential of bay leaf oil in the treatment of lice
11. Bay leaf oil can help to make skin evenly toned and eradicate hyper pigmentation on skin.
12. It keeps your skin look youthful and energetic.
13. It helps in keeping mind and soul calm & relaxed.
14. It removes yellowness of teeth.
15. Improves digestion and other metabolic functions.