Natural Herbs, Medicinal Herbs, Bulk Herbs

Laurus nobilis

Description: Culpepper's Complete Herbal recommended bay leaf oil for pimples and "all manner of griefs and pain proceeding from wind'. A more modern medical application of the herb would be increasing insulin sensitivity, lowering blood sugars, and retarding weight gain, used as one of many similar herbs, including cinnamon, cloves, and turmeric for herbal medicine.

Typical Preparations: Whole or crumbled added to cooking and teas.

Medicinal Precautions: None.

Magickal Associations: Used for wiccan or pagan spell supply. Bay leaves were used by the Delphic priestesses. The incense and the leaf are said to produce a phrophetic trance. Burn for psychic powers, purification, wish magic, exorcism, healing/health, protection, divination, visions, clairvoyance, energy, power, strength, inspiration, wisdom, meditation, defense, creative word. Put the leaves under your pillow to give inspiration and visions. An herb of the sun, bay brings the light of summer into the darkest time of the year. Carry the leaf or place in the home to ward off illness and hexes.

Aromatherapy Uses: Sprains, Colds, Flu, Insomnia, Rheumatism.

What you receive: Herb that has been cut & sifted or ground and comes in a food grade poly Ziploc baggie to retain freshness.