Bay, West Indian
Pimenta Acris
Description:
A tropical evergreen tree up to 28ft/8m high with large, leathery leaves and aromatic fruits.
Actions:
Analgesic, anticonvulsant, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant, stimulant, hair tonic.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by water or steam distillation from the leaves.
Characteristics:
A dark yellow, mobile liquid with a fresh spicy top note and a sweet-balsamic undertone. It blends well with lavender, rosemary, geranium, ylang ylang, citrus and spice oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Fresh, penetrating, slightly camphoraceous, spicy-medicinal
Key Qualities:
(mind) Reviving, warming, clearing, refreshing
Odour Intensity:
Medium
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Scalp stimulant, treats dandruff, greasy, lifeless hair, promotes hair growth
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Rheumatism, arthritis, aches and pains, strains, neuralgia, poor circulation
Immune System:
Colds, flu, infectious diseases
Safety Data:
Moderately toxic due to high eugenol content, but generally nonirritant, nonsensitising. USE IN MODERATION
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Any health condition should be referred to your licensed medical practitioner, and no statements regarding the products or health conditions have been verified by any health authority.
The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
