Bay rum essential oil contains eugenol which can irritate the skin. Because of the presence of eugenol, you should take extra care when diluting the oil. It should be diluted to a maximum concentration of around 3% before being applied topically. It has stimulant properties : when the oil is applied to your scalp, it boost blood circulation to the scalp and encourages the growth of new hair. When the blood flow is increase d, each hair follicle receives the nourishment it needs which stimulates the follicles and the growth of new, healthy hair. Bay rum essential oil makes for a wonderful soothing massage oil that can do wonders for muscle pain as well as joint pain from conditions like arthritis and rheumatism. Bay rum oil has excellent analgesic properties that can help relieve the pain in your joints and muscles. It also has excellent antispasmodic properties that can help relieve muscle cramps and spasms.

Combine all the ingredients above and strain through several layers of coffee filters or cheesecloth. Store in a bottle. You’ll notice that this recipe doesn’t call for letting the mixture sit for two weeks before using. Since we’re using oil of bay laurel and not the leaves, you don’t have to wait for the oils to be extracted from the bay leaf. You can use this concoction immediately after you make it. Instant gratification! Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding should avoid using bay rum essential oil unless they are under expert supervision. Because of its ability to boost circulation and its analgesic properties, bay rum essential oil may be a good remedy for nerve damage and the pain from damaged nerves. The delightfully named bay rum essential has a spicy fragrance that lives up to its name. Reminiscent of clove, the oil is a popular scent for men and is used as a masculine cologne. Bay rum is also known as a tonic for the hair but this oil has a lot to offer besides its cosmetic benefits. Pashana Hair Preparation For Thinning Hair 150ml - Made to an original Dutch formula, this product now has added vitamins and minerals to strengthen and condition the hair of those worried about hair loss and/or thinning. Equally effective for men and women, its regular use will help maintain a healthy scalp. It also has the benefit of strengthening and conditioning the hair.

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Nourishing and moisturizing : bay rum essential oil can help nourish the hair and keep it healthy and strong. Add to Shampoo : Add a few drops of bay rum essential oil to your regular shampoo and wash as normal. It is a distillate that was originally made in Saint Thomas "and probably other West Indian islands" [2] from rum and the leaves and/or berries of the West Indian bay tree, Pimenta racemosa.

One study tested the effects of various essential oils against MRSA or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The researchers concluded that bay rum essential oil as well as several other oils compared favorably with vancomycin – a drug used to treat MRSA as well as MSSA. (1) Whether you are trying to treat arthritic pain or need to relax your muscles after some heavy exercise, bay rum essential oil is a great choice. Make sure that you dilute your essential oil with a suitable carrier oil before applying it topically to your skin. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of this oil to your bath, hop in and let its soothing properties wash into your body. Stimulates Appetite Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication in diabetic patients characterized by pain or numbness in the feet and toes often causing people to feel pain when none should exists or a complete loss of feeling. Massaging bay rum essential oil into the feet and toes may help boost the circulation of blood to the damaged nerves. For Hair According to research, bay rum essential oil is a potent antibacterial which is effective against a range of bacterial strains. Bay rum or just Bay essential oil is derived by steam distillation from the bay rum tree native to the West Indies. Known botanically as Pimenta racemosa, the tree grows to a height of around 12 meters and is now cultivated in several parts of the world including Spain, Morocco and the USA. The tree which is related to allspice has long pointed leaves, small yellow flowers and inedible berries.Hair rinse : Add a few drops of bay rum oil to a a cup of warm water and use the mixture as a final rinse after shampooing your hair.

As well as its internal uses, bay rum essential oil is a popular hair treatment. it may help promote hair growth as well as keeping the scalp healthy. Pashana American Bay Rum Hair Lotion 250ml - Intended for use on both the hair and the scalp in old barbershop tradition. More than any similar tonic, it captures the essence of the original recipe. Originally from the West Indies, Pashana American Bay Rum traditionally uses aromatic oil distilled from Bay leaves soaked in pure Bay Oil and Rum. Fragrances with essence of Clove, Bay Oil and Patchouli. The oil contains a number of active compounds including eugenol, chavicol and myrcene. It has a number of beneficial properties including antibacterial, anti-fungal, astringent and antispasmodic properties. The oil which is extracted from the tree’s fresh leaves is a yellow to brown color with a wonderful fragrance similar to clove. The oil can be used as a massage oil to soothe the muscles, diffused for relaxation and to treat colds or as a masculine cologne. Researchers have also found that bay rum essential oil was effective against various other bacterial strains including E.coli. Salmonella and Campylobacter.Because of its excellent antiseptic and antibacterial properties, bay rum essential oil may be a useful, natural remedy when tending to minor wounds, cuts, bites and grazes. You should first dilute the oil with water or a carrier oil and then dab it onto the affected area but not to the damaged skin itself.

Bay rum essential oil is usually used topically as part of a massage oil but be sure that you dilute it before use. Other uses include as under-arm deodorant and as a fragrance for shaving soap, as well as a general astringent.

Handy Hair Tonic

Tired of having to rub bay leaves on himself like a weirdo, some sailor got the idea that rum would make a great liquid to steep the bay leaves in to extract their essential oils and make an easy-to-apply cologne. And with that, bay rum was born. John Maisch identified the leaf in the herbarium at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, collected in Saint Croix, "by the late Dr. Griffith", which was identified as Myrcia acris, now transferred to the genus Pimenta. Maisch added that it was "very probable that various species are made use of for the same purpose." According to an 1889 reference, other ingredients may be citrus and spice oils, the most common being lime oil and oil of cloves. A drop of oil of cloves is added to two parts bay oil and one part pimento oil in one of two recipes for bay rum; [3] the aromatics are steeped in alcohol and as a last step an equal part of "good rum" is added, and cinnamon. When we did our post about 15 manly smells a few months ago, several of you chimed in that bay rum should have made the list. For the uninitiated, bay rum is a fragrance that’s often used in aftershave lotion and shaving soaps. West Indies bay leaf, spices, and Jamaican rum, combine to give the bay rum fragrance its distinctive woody, sweet, and spicy scent. Because of its island flavor, bay rum is a great summertime scent, but it’s a fine fragrance to sport year round.