Bay oil is derived from the fresh leaves of the bay tree, which is botanically known as Laurus nobilis, through a process of steam distillation. Bay tree is an evergreen tree that originated in the West Indies but is now harvested mostly in Morocco and Spain.
The health benefits of Bay essential oil can be attributed to its properties as a potentially antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-neuralgic, antispasmodic, analgesic, aperitif, astringent, cholagogic, insecticide, stomachic, and a tonic substance.
The benefits of bay essential oil include –