Botanical Name: Pimento Racemosa. Also known as Bay West and Bay Leaf.

Country of Origin: Jamaica

Cultivation Method: Standard Cultivation

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Leaf

Consistency: Thin

Aromatic Description: Jamaica. Light, spicy, sweet aroma, similar to the aroma of Old Spice cologne

Perfumery Note: Middle 

Blends well with: Rose Otto (Bulgarian), Cedarwood Himalayan Wild Crafted, and Eucalyptus Dives

History: Bay oil was very popular with the Romans, who thought that the herb was symbolic of wisdom, peace and protection. The Latin 'Laudis' means 'to praise", which is why the victors at the Olympic games were presented with a laurel (bay) wreath. In the past, bay leaves were distilled with rum and the "bay-rum" so obtained was a famous hair tonic and body rub for colds and muscle pains .

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