Bay

Bay

Pimenta racemosa --steam distilled from the dried leaves and berries of the bay rum tree. Has a woody, masculine, clove-like smell and is both warming and stimulating. An ingredient in the famous Bay Rum, used to buy slaves in the 1700's and 1800's. Bay Rum was also used as a hair tonic to prevent hair loss. Can be found in fragrances, soaps, detergents, perfumes, aftershaves, hair lotions and as flavor ingredient. There are several different species of bay and they have different chemotypes. There is often confusion between laurel leaf or bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) which is not related to this Bay.  

CAUTION: Bay oil has high eugenol content and may irritate the skin and mucus membranes. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid the use of bay oil even after its dilution to prevent any sensitizations. Children and infants should also be kept away from bay oil due to their delicate nature. Maximum dermal use .1%.

CHARACTER:  “Victorious Spirit.” Warming, Protecting,  Fatherly, Strong, Defender, Yang, Uplifting and Reviving, Energizing, Fortifies, Fiery Motivator, Radiant, Warrior Momentum, Igniting, Declarative

ETHERIC COLORS: Golden Amber, Deep Blue, Deep Flame Orange, Red-Gold Spark

GEMS/CRYSTALS: Bloodstone, Mookaite, Obsidian, Tiger Eye/Iron, Red Jasper, Leopardskin, Onyx, Kambaba Jasper, Sunstone, Carnelian, Hematite, Golden Calcite

CHAKRAS:  Solar, Root, Sacral

NUMBER: 3

MUSIC:  E, B, open fifth; brass instruments; acoustic guitar; snare drum 

PERFUME NOTE:  Top 

ASTRO:  Leo, Aries, Mars, Sun

ENERGY TYPE:  Generally 3, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Phenol

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:   Trust, Self-Love, Courage, Decisive, Assertive,  

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: for feeling lost, fatherless, alone, not enough to face a situation, not strong enough, Stressed,  Confused, scared, not safe, abused, sorrow, grief, depression, exhaustion, tension  

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  poor circulation, cellulite,  muscular aches, strains, sprains, neuralgia, colds, flu, digestion problems, dandruff

PROPERTIES: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, astringent, scalp stimulant, Analgesic, anticonvulsant, anti-neuralgic, antiseptic, astringent, circulation stimulant, moth repellent

BLENDS:  Palomino,  Way of the Leaf,   Wood Badge,   

BLENDS WELL WITH  Lime, Cedarwood, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme and Ylang Ylang. 

  Key Constituents:  Eugenol up to 56%, myrcene, chavicol, methyl eugenol, linalool, limonene.

ARCHETYPES:  FATHER, INNOVATOR, HISTORIAN, SCHOLAR, CHAMPION, GENERAL, PIONEER, FIRESTARTER, VICTOR

PERSONALITY: 

+ They are their own authority and need no permission to be themselves.

+ They have a sense of balance within, able to work well with both women and men, compassionate, feel deeply.

+ Deep love of learning, most at home in a research lab, classroom or library.

+ Good at seeing the broader perspective, taking in the big picture.

 +Entrepreneurial aspirations.  They’ve got the charisma and ambition.

 +Leadership and decisive action under pressure, assertive.

(updated Feb. 20, 2026)