Overview
Botanical name: Pimenta racemosa
Common name: Bay West Indian
Plant part: Leaves
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Common uses: Bay essential oil, when applied externally has been known to have pain relieving properties and traditionally it was used to relieve muscle cramps and aches.
Note: Top
Strength of aroma: Strong
Aromatic scent: Sweet, fresh and spicy.
Caution: Bay oil has a high eugenol content and may irritate the skin and mucus membranes, Avoid during pregnancy.