Homemade Bay Leaf Essential Oil
If you’re like me, you often feel dissatisfied with the manufactured products available on the market. I always resort to making them myself, which is why I can always appreciate a tried and true recipe. If you’ve been looking for a way to make homemade bay leaf essential oil, you can! It’s easy peasy with this recipe.
| Name | Scientific Name | Origin | Benefits | Caution | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Laurel | Laurus nobilis | Eastern Mediterranean and the East coast of the Black Sea. | Prevents Cancer, Provides Respiratory Relief, Regulates Menstruation, Offers Pain Relief, Heals Wounds, Supports Digestive Health, Potent Insect Repellent, Promote Hair Growth, Alleviates Symptoms of Rheumatism and Arthritis, Reduces Stress and Anxiety. | Should be kept out of reach of children, should not be brought in direct contact with eyes, or mucus membranes. Should be diluted in a carrier oil and never used in its pure form. Avoid use on hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin. A patch test should be performed before applying. Best to avoid if pregnant or nursing, suffering from chronic asthma or taking high blood pressure medication. | Airtight dark glass kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. |
The bay laurel tree is an evergreen shrub that is indigenous to the Mediterranean and the Black Sea region but nowadays is mostly cultivated in Europe. Many types of plant leaves are referred to as “bay leaves”, but the true bay laurel leaf is scientifically known as Laurus nobilis, read in more detail all the uses of bay leaves and essential oil. Many other leaves have similar appearance and aroma to true bay laurel leaves, but don’t have the same nutrient content or chemical composition.
How to Make Bay Leaf Essential Oil
It is surprising how easy and simple it is to make your own homemade bay laurel leaf essential oil. The most important thing to remember when making bay laurel leaf essential oil is to have patience. Once you’ve combined the ingredients, you’ll have to let them sit undisturbed for 40 days. Yep, 40 days.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons of fresh bay laurel leaves (15 g)
- 1 cup of sweet almond oil (around 200 g)
- 1 jar or glass container with a tight–fitting lid (for at least 200 ml)
Directions
- First, start off with a clean, sterilized container or jar.
- Then, put in the bay laurel leaves, making sure they’ve been washed clean and towel dried.
- Once the bay laurel leaves are in the jar, pour in the sweet almond oil.
- Finally, close with an airtight lid and let sit in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight for 40 days.
- Use this oil in moderation.
Bay laurel leaf essential oil is derived from the bay laurel tree, through steam distillation. This essential oil is commonly confused with bay leaf (Pimenta racemosa) essential oil. Although these two essential oils share similar qualities and properties, they come from two very different plants. Watch the video below for thorough instructions on how to grow and care for your own Laurus nobilis.
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