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    All About Bay

    Bay leaf, or laurel, has been used since ancient times as an analgesic, for stomach complaints, and to treat certain skin infections. Its strong aroma can help as an insect repellent and to improve mental concentration.


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    Fun Fact

    In ancient Greek times, bay leaves from Laurus nobilis were used to make the laural wreath, a symbol of high status.

    Bay Research

    While Laurus nobilis lacks human studies, there were over 50 scientific in vitro and in vivo studies found on multiple subjects. Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal studies demonstrated action in vitro. The plant also showed insect repelling action in multiple studies. Further, the plant may offer analgesic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-parasitic, anti-diabetic, neuroprotective, gastroprotective, cardioprotective, anticonvulsive, and wound healing potential. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

    Bay Research

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    Bay Herb and Essential Oil


    Latin Name: Laurus nobilis

    Family: Lauracae

    Other Names

    • Sweet bay, true bay, Noble laurel, Daphne, Grecian, Mediterranean bay, Roman laurel
    • Not to be confused with West Indian Bay (Pimenta racemosa) of the Myrtaceae family, high in eugenol, beta myrcene, and chavicol (Tisserand & Young, 2014).

    Plant Description

    Bay is a hardy evergreen shrub with hard green leaves. It belongs to the family Lauraceae, along with cinnamon and camphor.

    Herb Description

    Dried leaves are used extensively as a spice through out the world.

    Essential Oil Description

    Oil is steam distilled from the fresh leaves and branchlets to create a thin, pale yellow to greenish colored oil that smells spicey, camphoric, fresh, and slightly sweet.

    Key Constituents

    • 1,8-cineole / Cineole / Eucalyptol / Cajeputol
    • Linalool / Beta Linalool / Linalyl Alcohol / Linalyl Oxide
    • Pinene / Alpha Pinene / Delta Pinene / Beta Pinene
    • Terpenyl Acetate / Alpha Terpinyl Acetate
    • Methyleugenol
    • Eugenol
    • Herb contains glycosides and anthocyanin

    Bay Recipes

    12 Holiday Tea Recipes – Easy to Make & Great to Drink During Chilly Weather!
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    Spicy Bay Men’s Cologne Recipe
    Using Essential Oils to Balance the 7 Chakras

    Therapeutic Uses

    analgesic Analgesic / Pain
    anti-fungal Anti-fungal
    anti-parasite Anti-parasite
    antibacterial Antibacterial
    antimicrobial Antimicrobial
    Antioxidant
    antiseptic Antiseptic
    antiviral Antiviral
    cardiac Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    Cognition / Neuroprotective
    Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    Preservative
    repellent Repellent
    skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
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    Therapeutic Uses

    • Absorption Enhancement
    • Acne
    • Alteratives
    • Altitude Sickness
    • Analgesic / Pain
    • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    • Anti-asthma
    • Anti-fungal
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Anti-itch
    • Anti-parasite
    • Anti-pyretic / Fever
    • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    • Anti-snoring
    • Antibacterial
    • Antimicrobial
    • Antioxidant
    • Antiseptic
    • Antiviral
    • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Astringent
    • Athlete’s Foot
    • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    • Children’s Health
    • Cognition / Neuroprotective
    • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    • Dandruff
    • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    • Female Health
    • Green Cleaning
    • Hair Growth / Alopecia
    • Headache Relief
    • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    • Immunity
    • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    • Insomnia / Sleep
    • Joint Pain / Arthritis
    • Male Health
    • Mouth Cold Sores
    • Oral Health
    • Osteoporosis
    • Preservative
    • Repellent
    • Sedative / Calming
    • Skin and Wound Health
    • Skin Burns
    • Stimulant / Improved Energy
    • Sunscreen
    • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
    • Weight Loss
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