Botanical name ~ Laurus nobilis. Caution ~ *Avoid in pregnancy.Aroma ~ Powerful, spicy and camphorous aroma. Extraction ~ by steam distillation. Part of plant ~ from the leaves.Country of Origin ~ Crete / CorsicaChemical Constituents ~ 1,8-cineol, a-terpinyl-acetate, b-pinene, geraniol, linalool.Traditional Uses ~ Warming and stimulating. Enlivens the appetite. May cause irritation with sensitive skins.Organic Certificate ~ This Essential Oil is certified Organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association"s standards exceed the UK government"s minimum requirements for organic products in many areas but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.