Essential Nose Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
Bay laurel oil from Laurus nobilis leaves is characterised by 1,8-cineole (up to 41%), alpha-terpinyl acetate, and both methyl eugenol and eugenol, a combination that produces a warm, spicy-camphoraceous aroma with well-documented antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens.[1] Its potential as a food preservative has been systematically reviewed, including activity against spoilage organisms in olive products.[2]
- Also Known As
- Sweet Bay, Bay Leaf, Laurel Leaf
- Family
- Herbal
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Leaves
- Origins
- Turkey, Morocco, France
- Effect
- Balancing, Focus & Clarity, Uplifting & Energizing
- Aroma
- Herbal, Spicy, Fresh
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Culinary, Medicinal, Haircare
- Price
- $$$$The trees take time to mature, and the oil is prized for medicinal use
References
- [1]Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Laurus nobilis L. Essential Oils from Bulgaria — Fidan H et al. Molecules, 2019
- [2]Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) Essential Oil as a Food Preservative Source: Chemistry, Quality Control, Activity Assessment, and Applications to Olive Industry Products — Ordoudi SA et al. Foods, 2022