Pashana American Bay Rum Hair Tonic (250ml)

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Maisch, John M. (1861). "On the Origin of Bay Rum". American Journal of Pharmacy. Philadelphia. 33: 289.

As well as its many internal health benefits, bay rum essential oil is great for your hair. The oil has been used as a general tonic for the hair for a very long time and remains popular today. It is used to help treat the hair in general but many people use it as a home remedy to prevent hair loss or even to encourage the growth of new hair. So why is bay rum essential oil goof for the hair?

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Add to Shampoo : Add a few drops of bay rum essential oil to your regular shampoo and wash as normal. You can inhale this oil directly from the bottle or diffuse it at home throughout the day. Another option is to add a few drops of bay rum oil to a sink and make your own steam treatment. Arthritis and Rheumatism

Even after diluting your essential oil, it is good practice to perform a patch test on a discrete area of skin before applying a larger dose. If you experience any adverse reactions, stop using the oil immediately.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. 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)

Although there is no specific research into its effects on digestive health, there is anecdotal evidence that bay rum essential oil may help improve digestive health and help boost the appetite. Making sure that your appetite is healthy can help people rec over following periods of illness or during treatment that suppresses the appetite. Pain relief I use it at times both as a hair tonic or cologne, I would love some Ogallala to compare against but so far it has evaded me.

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. 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. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties : bay rum essential oil can help cleanse the hair and scalp and is effective against the microbes which disrupt the scalp’s pH balance. The warm, spicy fragrance mingles notes of bay leaves and cloves softened with basil oil and sweet orange, that testify to its origins in the West Indies while evoking the retro sophistication of the 1950s. Thanks to the presence of compounds like eugenol, bay rum essential oil has powerful analgesic properties that can help relieve pain.

Since 1910, Pashana have been combining traditional scents to create products that truly reflect the essence of barbering. These products are the perfect addition to anyone's morning shave routine. For over 100 years, Pashana have been creating hair lotion, shampoos and even Eau De Cologne that are loved by men all over the world. Made with ingredients such as American Bay Rum and Sandalwood, Lavender and Tuberose, you can be sure that these hair tonics will leave you uplifted and with a finish you've always desired. Great for stimulating the scalp, encouraging hair growth and overall healthy hair - you won't be disappointed. Dried Bay Leaves (Don’t use the bay leaf they sell at the grocery store. While it’s good for soups, it’s not good for bay rum. Make sure to use Pimenta racemosa, sometimes available at natural food stores) That it is little known in Europe may also be judged from the fact that it is not even mentioned in Piesse's Art of Perfumery" (Maisch 1861); George William Septimus Piesse, The Art of Perfumery (1857) It smells really nice. It smells just like bay leaves probably because it has pimenta acris in it. I'm not sure if it's real or synthentic but it smells nice none the less.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. 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. Researchers have also found that bay rum essential oil was effective against various other bacterial strains including E.coli. Salmonella and Campylobacter. Other uses include as under-arm deodorant and as a fragrance for shaving soap, as well as a general astringent.