Laurel

Laurus nobilis--steam distilled from the leaves of the aromatic evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean, sometimes called "Bay Laurel".  A symbol of triumph to both Greeks and Romans. Has a fresh, spicy, slightly sweet, herbaceous with subtle camphor and balsamic depth aroma.

    

CAUTIONS: Can cause irritation to sensitive skin.  Use in low doses…1 - 20%. Avoid during pregnancy.

CHARACTER: "Confidence Encourager"  Expansive, Restorative, Victor, Disciplined Leader, Dignified authority; Clear-minded strength

ETHERIC COLORS:  Deep green, golden yellow, Olive bronze, Amber

CHAKRAS: Solar, Throat, subtle Crown

CRYSTAL ALLIES: Jade, Moldavite, Obsidian, Tiger Iron, Dragon Blood Jasper, Apatite, Lapis Lazuli, Kambaba Jasper, Sunstone, Onyx, Tourmaline, Pyrite

ELEMENT:  Ether, Fire, Air,

PERFUME NOTE:  Top/Middle

BLENDING FACTOR: 1      

ASTRO:   Sun, Jupiter, Aries, Leo

MUSICAL:  E or G; trumpet, French horn, ceremonial drum; upbeat tempo

ENERGY TYPE:  3, 4; Warm and Dry

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Monoterpenes, Oxides

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE STATES:   Warmth of emotion, awareness, courage, confidence, uplifted mind, concentration, inspiration, creative boldness, self-esteem, rational or "higher mind", inner vision, clear sightedness, gaining new perspectives

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: depression, anxiety, fear, shielding against others treacherous thoughts

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: scars, acne, hair loss, urinary problems, wounds, ulcers, respiratory, digestive problems, lymph stagnation, glandular problems, cramps, cough

PROPERTIES: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, sedative, anti-viral, skin regenerator, analgesic, antispasmodic, astringent, stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic, anti-neuralgic, febrifuge, insect repel, sudorific

BLENDS: Dragon Quest,  Jade,   Wood Badge,  Way of the Leaf,  Timberline,  

Combines especially well with Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang

The principal constituents: Cineol up to 50 percent, and a-pinene, eugenol, geraniol, linalool, phellandrene, sesquiterpene and sesquiterpenic alcohol. 

ARCHETYPES:  APOLLO, CRUISE DIRECTOR, PROTECTOR, ADVOCATE, POET, HERO, CONQUEROR, CRUSADER, PROPHET, LEADER, VICTOR, PHILOSOPHER KING, ORATOR

PERSONALITY: 

+A poet who uses imagination and inspiration to attain their goals.

+ Every experience is valuable and everything they do could be poetry.

+Indescribable presence which lights up human existence. 

+Boss and leader. Employed in many key posts. +Conducts life much like a battle.  Leads with dignity.  Speaks with confidence.

+ Can be helpful to others, tempering feelings and assisting in overcoming fears and inhibitions. 

+Their ambition and assurance enhances a person's awareness of their own value.  Has earned respect.

+Can help the Citrus personalities emerge from emotional deadlocks. 

+Can encourage each person to discover their own power, take responsibility and shake off emotional turmoil. Values honor.

+Strategic rather than impulsive 

+Their right use of power increases discernment abilities.

(updated Feb. 25, 2026)