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Bay (west Indian)
Pimenta ralemosa (West Indies)
Sweet and spicy, resembling the scent of cloves or cinnamon
Mind and Spirit:
Stimulating in small doses and acts as a sedative in larger doses, having a warm yet refreshing quality.
Body:
The major use of West Indian Bay is a tonic for the hair and scalp.
Precaution:
Bay oil has a high eugenol content and may irritate the skin and mucus membranes. Avoid during pregnancy.
Reference:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. Battaglia. S. 1995