Bay Laurel Essential Oil

Botanical name  Laurus nobilis
 
The bay laurel tree is native to the meditterranean region and generally cultivated for it's berries.
 
The leaves were used by the Greeks and Romans to crown their victors and was used medically for treating colic,indigestion, loss of appetite and to promote fever and menstration.
It is used less nowdays internally but it is great for bruises,earache and sprains when used with a carrier oil.