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Scientific Name: Laurus nobilis
A.K.A. : Bay laurel, Grecian laurel, Poet's laurel, Sweet bay
Medicinal Properties
Bay leaf is high in lauric acid and is used to keep moths away. This also provides insecticidal
properties. It is useful in treating high blood sugar, migraines, bacterial infections and fungal infections,
rheumatism, amenorrhea, and colic.
The leaf and oil are used for their astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic and
stomach properties. Its oil is used externally for bruising and sprains. Bay leaf helps the body process
insulin efficiently.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Used for Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification & Strength
Used in clairvoyance and wisdom brews. Place leaves under pillow for prophetic dreams. Burn to
cause visions. Attracts love and romance. Use to consecrate musical instruments. Bay leaves impart
strength to athletes. Write wishes on bay leaves and burn.
Did You Know? (Background)
Native to Asia Minor, it spread to the Mediterranean and to other countries with Mediterranean
climate. In legend, the Oracle at Delphi chewed the leaves, and inhaled the smoke of burning leaves to
promote visionary trances.
Famed in ancient Rome and Greece, a wreath of laurel was an honor to wear. Named for the
mythological Daphne who was turned into a laurel tree by Gaia. The plant's connection with honor is
seen in the terms: laureate; and bacca-laureate ( laurel berries ). It was, in fact, considered a 'cure-all'.
It was also believed that laurel provided safety from thunder and lightning.
Safety
Do not use the essential oil externally or internally in pregnancy
A.K.A. : Bay laurel, Grecian laurel, Poet's laurel, Sweet bay
Medicinal Properties
Bay leaf is high in lauric acid and is used to keep moths away. This also provides insecticidal
properties. It is useful in treating high blood sugar, migraines, bacterial infections and fungal infections,
rheumatism, amenorrhea, and colic.
The leaf and oil are used for their astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic and
stomach properties. Its oil is used externally for bruising and sprains. Bay leaf helps the body process
insulin efficiently.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Used for Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification & Strength
Used in clairvoyance and wisdom brews. Place leaves under pillow for prophetic dreams. Burn to
cause visions. Attracts love and romance. Use to consecrate musical instruments. Bay leaves impart
strength to athletes. Write wishes on bay leaves and burn.
Did You Know? (Background)
Native to Asia Minor, it spread to the Mediterranean and to other countries with Mediterranean
climate. In legend, the Oracle at Delphi chewed the leaves, and inhaled the smoke of burning leaves to
promote visionary trances.
Famed in ancient Rome and Greece, a wreath of laurel was an honor to wear. Named for the
mythological Daphne who was turned into a laurel tree by Gaia. The plant's connection with honor is
seen in the terms: laureate; and bacca-laureate ( laurel berries ). It was, in fact, considered a 'cure-all'.
It was also believed that laurel provided safety from thunder and lightning.
Safety
Do not use the essential oil externally or internally in pregnancy
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