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Bay Laurel

Bay Laurel

Latin Name: Laurus nobilis
Description of Appearance: The Bay Laurel plant is an aromatic evergreen tree with glossy dark green leaves. It produces small yellow flowers and dark berries.
Common Names:
  • Laurel Leaf
  • Bay Leaf
  • Bay Laurel
  • Sweet Bay

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Pain relief

Active Ingredients: Compounds like eugenol that have analgesic properties
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves or oil
Preperation Method: Topical application or massage

Digestive aid

Active Ingredients: Essential oils like cineol, eugenol, and tannins that aid digestion and have antimicrobial properties
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Can be used in cooking or brewed in tea

Respiratory health

Active Ingredients: Cineol and other essential oils that help relieve congestion and support respiratory health
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves or essential oil
Preperation Method: Steam inhalation or aromatherapy

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Compounds like lauric acid and myrcene that help reduce inflammation
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves or oil
Preperation Method: Leaves can be infused in oil for topical application

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Cineol

Description Cineol, also known as eucalyptol, is a natural organic compound that is a colorless liquid with a camphor-like odor. It is commonly found in essential oils of various plants.

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