Laurel Leaf Essential Oil

Laurel leaf essential oil is yielded from the laurel tree, a small unimpressive shrub or tree, originating in the eastern Mediterranean countries.

The evergreen tree reaches maturity after five years and yields about 5 kg of leaves per season, which in turn gives about 50-70 g of essential oil.

Laurel is known for its strong effects on the nervous system. Its antispasmodic and analgesic properties make it mildly narcotic. Coupled with its sedative properties, it is used for neuritis, depression, anxiety, fear and psychosis. Its stimulating and warming properties are used to produce fire and warmth in one's emotions, bringing awareness, courage and confidence. Fresh, strong but sweet, aromatic camphoraceous, somewhat spicy medicinal odour.

Latin Name: Laurus nobilis of the lauraceae family. Natural Touch Aromatherapy uses the best leaves and small branches of this evergreen tree are distilled to produce our oil which has a yellowish green hue and a strong penetrating odour.

Used traditionally to aid digestion and for its antiseptic qualities. Our oil blends well with other spice oils as well as Cedarwood, Eucalyptus and Juniper Berry.

An antiseptic and antiviral oil good to use during the winter months.