BAY LEAF - Laurel
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botanical name:
Laurus nobilis L.
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Family:
Lauraceae (Laurelaceae)
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Essential Oil Main Components:
1.8 cineole, a-pinene, a-terpinyl acetate, a-terpineol, sabinene, methyl eugenol, eugenol
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Supported Functions:
antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, insecticide*
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Compatible Essential Oils:
Lemon, Sweet Orange, Tangerine, Immortal
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Warnings:
It can be irritant and allergenic, try a small amount.
* References
NS. Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential oil safety: A guide for health care professionals. 322-324
ii. Grocery, F., Averbeck, S., Averbeck, D., Idaomar, M. (2008). Biological effects of essential oils: A review. food. chem. Toxicol, 46, 446–75.
iii. Ferreira, A., Proença, C., Serralheiro, ML, et.al., 2006. The in vitro screening for acetylcholinesterase inhibition and antioxidant activity of medicinal plants from Portugal. 108, 31-37
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