Description
BAY Laurel Leaf (Laurus nobilis): May be helpful for dyspepsia, flatulence, flu, viral infections and loss of appetite. The properties are digestive, stomachic, antiseptic, diuretic, and fungicidal. Tonic to kidneys, liver and reproductive system, aids urinary tuberculosis, regulates scanty periods, helps speed delivery in childbirth, eases ear infection, lowers blood pressure, assists in sinus infection, headaches and general aches, pains, sprains, arthritis, rheumatism, and toothache. Beneficial for anxiety, fears, morbid states, psychosis, anti-depressant, for problems in expressing and manifesting possibilities, brings fire to one’s life warming the emotions, aids all degenerative psychic pathologies, awareness, gives confidence, courage and pride. The ancient Greek and Romans to crown their victors used bay leaves. It is wonderful to use in cooking (a drop goes a long way) it puts the magic back in a pot of soup or stew. Excellent used in making stuffing and basting a turkey. Bay is relatively non-toxic but may irritate sensitive skin. Moderate use is recommended.
Historical and Therapeutic Uses: Fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, obesity, colic. Used as astringent for treating wounds, skin rashes, poison ivy, sore muscles, lower back pain and arthritic pain.
Discriptor: sedative, astringent, antibiotic, appetite stimulant, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, anti-ulcerogenic, expectorant, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-spasmodic.
Constituent: 1,8-cineole, Ketones/Phenols/Oxides
Wild: Crete or Turkey
CAUTION: EXTERNAL use only – NOT meant for internal application. Avoid during Pregnancy and lactation. Avoid application to damaged skin. Do NOT use if sensitive to Bay Leaf. NOT for use with children under the age of 2 years.
