Oil from bay leaves, applied externally, was used for bruises and rheumatism; powdered berries improved the appetite and reduced fever. Added to bath wate...
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Description
Bay Leaf Laurus nobilis (Sweet Laurel)
Medicinal Usage
Oil from bay leaves, applied externally, was used for bruises and rheumatism; powdered berries improved the appetite and reduced fever. Added to bath water, the leaves relieved aches and pains. Bay was also regarded as a potent antiseptic.
Culinary Usage
Bay leaves were mainly used to flavour soups, stews and sauces. As an evergreen they can be used for cooking at any time of the year.
Miscellaneous
Native to the Mediterranean region, bay was dedicated to Apollo and to his son, Aesculapius, the god of medicine. In ancient Greece and Rome a crowning wreath of laurel leaves was used to honour heroes, as well as poets (hence the title "poet laureate"). During the Middle Ages bay was used as a strewing herb, valued not only for its scent but also as an insect repellant.
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Directions
Apply Bianca Rosa cream morning and evenings, or as directed by a health care practitioner. On a moist cotton wool pad or with the fingertips, apply to the desired area of the body. Massage onto thoroughly cleansed skin with a gentle circular motion.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
