Fwd: Medicinal Uses of Bay Leaf

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Bay Leaf ~ Attributed Medicinal Properties

 

In the Middle Ages, bay Leaf was believed to induce abortions and to have many

magical qualities. It was once used to keep moths away, owing to the leafs

lauric acid content which gives it insecticidal properties. Bay leaf has many

properties which make it useful for treating high blood sugar, migraine

headaches, bacterial and fungal infections, and gastric ulcers. Bay leaves and

berries have been used for their astringent, carminative, diaphoretic,

digestive, diuretic, emetic and stomachic properties. Bay Oil, or Oil of Bays

(Oleum Lauri) is used in liniments for bruising and sprains. Bay leaf has been

used as an herbal remedy for headaches. It contains compounds called

parthenolides, which have proven useful in the treatment of migraines. Bay leaf

has also been shown to help the body process insulin more efficiently, which

leads to lower blood sugar levels.It has also been used to reduce the effects of

stomach ulcers. Bay Leaf contains eugenol, which has anti-inflammatory

and anti-oxidant properties. Bay leaf is also an anti-fungal and

anti-bacterial. Bay Leaf has also been used to treat rheumatism, amenorrhea, and

colic.

 

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