Our Organic Bay Leaf Essential Oil Is A Middle Note Steam Distilled From Laurus Nobilis. It Can Be Described As Having A Somewhat ‘Medicinal’ Aroma And Shares Qualities With Oils Like Eucalyptus And Tea Tree For Its Intense And Refreshing Camphoraceous Scent. Bay Laurel Oil Is Often Used In Diffuser Blends For Its Ability To Cleanse The Air And Encourage Deep Breathing. Laurus Nobilis Is Native To The Mediterranean And Has Long Been A Symbol Of Prosperity, Intellect, Cleansing, And Divination. The Sturdy Evergreen Leaves Are Woven Into Wreaths Or Crowns And Have Long Been A Symbol Of Success In Academia And The Arts. Aroma This Complex Aroma Has Fresh And Herbal Camphoraceous Notes That Are Layered With Sweetness And Spice. Constituents This Oil Contains 1,8-Cineole, Α-Pinene, Α-Terpinyl Acetate, And Linalool. You Will Find 1,8-Cineole In Eucalyptus, Cajeput, And Sage. Α-Pinene Is Found In Many Oils Such As Myrtle, Cistus, Angelica Root, And Scotch Pine. Α-Terpinyl Acetate Appears In Cypress, And Cardamom. Linalool Is Found In Ho Wood, Lavender Tea Tree, Neroli, And Spike Lavender.