Latin name: Pimenta RacemosaPart of plant used: leavesSource: CaribeExtraction method: steam distillationLaurel is another plant that has been appreciated for its uses in medicine and cooking. Bay leaves have been used various types of cooking and seasoning and the fruit is one of the ingredients in All Spice.Bay has long been used in hair tonics as it is said to be for the scalp as well as to treat the hair and promote growth. Bay leaf essential oil is also said to be good for aches, pains, circulation, and rheumatism, as well as being an aid to the immune system when fighting disease.