Laurel Leaf

Botanical Name:	Laurus nobilis
Family:	Lauraceae
Country:	Morocco
Parts Used:	Leaves/Steam distilled
Biochemical Class:	Oxide, Esters, Alcohol
Fragrance:	Fresh, sweet, spicy, camphoraceous
Perfume Note:	Top
Characteristics:	Warming, building, strengthening
Properties:	Powerful analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, anti-infectious (broncho/pulmonary), cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypotensive, mucolytic,
Indications/Uses
Cardio-Vascular:	High blood pressure, anticoagulant
Digestive:	Loss of appetite, intestinal infections (viral), colitis
Endocrine:
Genito-Urinary:	Irregular menses, child birth
Immune:	Sluggish lymphatics, weakened immune system, colds, flu, tonsillitis, viral infections, fever, swollen glands
Integumentary:	Hair loss, dandruff, gland inflammations, scars, acne, pimples, boils, lice, scabies
Muscular-Skeletal:	Aches, pains, sprains, muscle contracture, arthritis, rheumatism, arthrosis, sclerosis
Nervous:	Neuritis, dizziness, anxiety, depression
Respiratory:	Sinus infection with headaches, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis
Emotional:	Fear, morbid states, coldness, lack of courage/confidence
Chakra:	Sacral #2, Solar plexus #3, Heart #4
Usage Notes
Method of Use:	Inhalation, massage (maximum 1.25%)
Cautions:	Possible skin sensitizer, mucus membrane irritant (do not use on any mucus membranes), avoid use on diseased/damaged skin, with children under 2 years of age