Laurel Leaf

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(Laurus nobilis)
Supports healthy breathing, nerve, immune response, the lymphatic and digestive system.

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Laurel Leaf, Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis

Plant Origin: Crete
Method: Steam distilled from leaves
Cultivation: Unsprayed (grown organically but not certified)
Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Oxides
Aroma: Fresh, camphoraceous, slightly sweet
Note (Evaporation Rate): Top

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot #106
1,8-Cineole 37.20%
linalool 8.12%
alpha terpinyl acetate 16.46%
methyleugenol 5.96%
alpha terpineol 2.26%
sabinene 6.95%
alpha pinene 5.90%
beta pinene 3.25%

Safety Information
Children: Use with caution on children under 2 years of age due to possible skin sensitization issues. Do not use on or near the face of a baby or young child.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issues: Use with caution on hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin and topically on children under 2 years of age. Potential to cause skin sensitization.

Therapeutic Uses
Laurel Leaf essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Abscesses
Acne
Antiseptic
Appetite stimulant
Asthma
Astringent
Athletes foot
Arthritis
Bacteria
Boils
Bronchitis
Candida
Circulation
Dental infections
Digestion, slow or impaired, bloating
Diuretic
Fatigue
Flu
Fungal
Hair Loss
Infection
Influenza
Joint
Kidney disorders
Liver and gallbladder support
Lymph system - combine with Cypress, Niaouli, Grapefruit
Malaria
Menstrual, scanty
Mouth Ulcers
Mucus
Muscle cramps
Neuralgia
Nerve regeneration
Respiratory (bronchitis, coughs, infection, phlegm)
Parasites
Scabies
Sinus, mucus
Skin (boils, infection, oily, spots, sores, rashes, ulcers)
Smell, restore
Stomach pain
Taste, restore
Throat, mucus
Tonic
Tuberculosis, with Juniperberry for intestinal and urinary issues
Virus

Hopewell Essential Oil Blends containing Laurel Leaf
Alive
Nerve Pain

Aromatherapy Literature Notes
Tisserand notes: "Laurel Leaf containing 2.5% methyleugenol was active against human melanoma, renal cell adenocarcinoma and human chronic myelogenous leukemia cell lines invito (Loizzo et al 2007, Saab et al 2012b). Methyleugenol is a rodent carcinogen if exposure is sufficiently high."

Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D wrote in The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils that 1 drop in a glass of water can be used for infection (page 133). He also suggests to dilute 1 drop in 1 tsp. raw honey or 4 oz. beverage. Laurel Leaf is also mentioned by Schnaubelt to possibly help restore taste and regain appetite (inhaled or using a drop daily).
"Traditional indications [for Laurus nobilis] include: ear, nose and throat infections, influenza, viral hepatitis, fungal infections of the skin, gynecological and digestive tract conditions."

In Advanced Aromatherapy, Schnaubelt wrote:

"Rubbing a few drops of bay laurel on swollen lymph nodes may have an immediate, noticeable effect. The positive and pleasant effect of this oil is so distinct and strong that one application will normally suffice to convince the most hardened skeptic to use it."

To address stagnant lymph flow, combine Bay Laurel with Cypress, Niaouli and Grapefruit.

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)

Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. A caution is noted when using on children under 6 years old, and dilution is recommended for children over six. Frequent use of Laurus nobilis on the skin over a longer period of time (approx. 3 weeks) may result in skin sensitization or irritations. Tisserand/Young suggest 0.5% dilution ratio for topical application based on 3.8% methyleugenol. Adjust this number based on the methyleugenol content in the current batch.

Children: Use with caution on children under 2 years of age due to possible skin sensitization issues. Do not use on or near the face of a baby or young child.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Laurel Leaf is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much.Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. Click here for more information about internal usage.

Caution: Per Tisserand/Young, the maximum adult daily oral dose is 18 mg. (about 1/2 drop) based on 3.8% methyleugenol. Adjust this number based on the methyleugenol content in the current batch.

Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

1. I cannot get enough of the Laurel Leaf! I have had neurological Lyme disease and have chronic symptoms that remain. My neck is always rigid, and I feel like I have a buildup in my lymph system that will not drain from my upper back and neck. I also have severe headaches. I use Laurel Leaf diluted in lotion all over myself at night. I also diffuse it. I feel like it helps the brain fog, lymph drainage and headaches. It also seems to help with depression. Wonderful oil! Thanks! - Kim

2. I make a mixture for my sciatica that works!

2oz Aloe Vera

1 TB St. John's Wort infused oil

1 TB Arnica infused oil

4 mLs (80 drops) each of Laurel Leaf, Peppermint and Ginger for a 20% dilution

I use this from a glass spray bottle. I spray onto my fingers and apply. If my husband applies it, he can spray it on my back and massage it into my tailbone area.

Safety
CAUTION for Children:
Not suitable for children under 2 due to possible skin sensitization issues.
Essential oils high in 1,8-cineole can cause CNS and breathing problems in young children, and should not be applied to or near their faces under ten years of age (Tisserand, pages 656-657, 273). Tisserand writes: "Any oil with 40% or more 1,8-cineole should not be applied to the face of infants or children or otherwise inhaled by them" (page 109). Appropriately diluted for the child, the blend will fall well-within the range of safe use, as it would contain far less than 40% 1,8-cineole. Regarding inhalation/diffusing, Tisserand writes: "For children of 5 years old or less, direct inhalation should be avoided. Direct inhalation includes inhaling essential oils from the hands, a cotton ball, a nasal inhaler, a bowl of hot water or similar. Indirect, or ambient inhalation, is safe for young children, and includes any method that vaporizes essential oils into the air (page 658).”

Caution Oral Dose: Per Tisserand, the maximum adult daily oral dose is 18 mg. (about 1/2 drop) based on 3.8% methyleugenol. Adjust this number based on the Methyleugenol content in the current batch.

Frequent use of Bay Laurel oil on the skin over a longer peroid of time (approx. 3 weeks) can result in sensitization and irritations.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

References
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 166-168.
Lawless, J. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 1992.
Price, Shirley and Len, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Third Edition, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2008.
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, pages 36-37
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Advanced Aromatherapy, 1995.
Schnaubelt, Kurt, The Healing Intelligence of Aromatherapy, 2011.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK, 2013, pages 109, 273, 323-324, 656-658.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, page 570.

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