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Spotlight on Herbs: Bay Leaf By Andrea Sabean [1]

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Spotlight on Herbs: Bay Leaf | The humble bay leaf -- cultivated since the beginning of recorded history, used as a symbol of honor in Ancient Greek and Roman culture, and one of the most widely used culinary herbs in both Europe and North America. Living in a cold northern climate where bay laurel trees must be grown indoors, it took me two years to find one to add to my indoor garden, and (thankfully) it was one of the few plants that survived our recent move and continues to thrive with nothing but a sunny window for light! This is the second post in our Spotlight on Herbs series. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Medicinal: Bay leaf has a long history of medicinal use, which leads to a confusing number of possible benefits and uses. However, there does seem to be a body of modern research showing that it may be beneficial to those with diabetes and heart disease. Other commonly listed benefits include being antibacterial and antifungal, an aid to digestive complaints, and beneficial for most aspects of women’s health.

  • Create a bay-infused oil to rub on sore muscles, strains, or to help with arthritis.  If you have never made an infused oil before, there is a very thorough description here [2].
  • Brew some bay leaf tea to help relieve cough and congestion due to colds.

Read more here  http://gnowfglins.com/2014/01/08/spotlight-on-herbs-bay-leaf/ [3]

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[2] http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/July09/breasthealth.htm
[3] http://gnowfglins.com/2014/01/08/spotlight-on-herbs-bay-leaf/
[4] //soundofheart.org/galacticfreepress/category/type-post/galactic-free-press/wholeness-being-and-natural-remedies