Bay Laurel

Description:

  • Bay trees reach up to 6 meters, occasionally 15 meters, with a lifespan of 100-400 years. White flowers bloom in March and April.
  • In ancient Greece and Rome, Bay was considered sacred, used to adorn poets, artists, and victors. Expressions like "resting on one's laurels" and "laureate" still signify glory and victory.

Therapeutic Use:

  • Lymphatic system purification (3-week internal course diluted with water, 1 tbsp per 1 liter of hydrosol)
  • Throat gargling for colds, flu, viral infection prevention
  • Improving gastrointestinal function, reducing flatulence, liver and gallbladder function (internal use)
  • Oral care, bad breath prevention, mouth rinse
  • Treating tooth neuralgia (quick pain relief)
  • Easing breathing, clearing mucus from respiratory pathways (inhalations)
  • Muscle pain relief (compresses)
  • Treating candidiasis (baths with hydrosol)
  • Normalizing carbohydrate metabolism, improving circulation, toxin removal (internal use)
  • Immune system stimulation
  • Sleep quality improvement (drink warm water with 1 tsp of hydrosol before bed, inhale lavender essential oil)

Cosmetic Use:

  • Regenerating, toning, improving microcirculation for mature facial skin (tonic or cosmetic ice cubes)
  • Oily, combination, acne-prone skin care (10-15 minute compresses diluted 1:1 with water or steam inhalations)
  • Removing cracks, calluses, deodorizing feet (foot baths with hydrosol)
  • Insect bite detoxification (compresses or wipes)
  • Reducing redness, moisturizing skin after shaving or depilation (spray or cotton pad application)
  • Strengthening hair follicles, improving hair structure (spray diluted 1:1 with water)
  • Treating seborrhea, hair oiliness (spray)

Psycho-Emotional Impact:

  • Alleviates fears
  • Awakens courage and trust
  • Improves dreams, providing answers to specific questions (apply a few drops on the pillow before sleep)

Storage and Shelf Life:

  • Store in a cool, dark place for optimal shelf life
  • Flake formation does not affect quality
  • Shelf life: 24 months
  • Note: Near expiration, hydrosol remains effective but less active

Contraindications and Precautions:

  • Not recommended for internal use in children under 7 years
  • Not for internal use in individuals with bronchial asthma
  • Avoid in case of individual intolerance