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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

                        Bay Blog Articles

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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!
                        Bay Spice Face Tonic Recipe
                        caribbean Caribbean Breeze Diffuser Blend Recipe
                        Earth & Spice Men’s Cologne Recipe
                        Easy Bay Tea Recipe Easy Bay Tea Recipe
                        rosemary infused oil Herb Infused Olive Oil – Does and Don’ts
                        Herbal Tea Can Be Easy To Make At Home! Try These Recipes.
                        How to Make Jarred Spicy Mandarin Oranges
                        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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