Element: Fire
Vedic Element: Agni
Direction: North
Chakra: Heart
Astrological/Zodiac: Sun & Leo
Numerical Vibration: 9
Masculine (yang) energy
Deities: Aesculapius, Apollo, Ceres, Daphne, Eros, Faunus, Fides, Mars
Keywords: purification, protection, healing, psychic powers, strength
Bay Leaf magical properties are like defining its personality.
Common Names: Sweet Bay, True Laurel, Bay, Laurier d’Apollon, Roman Laurel, Nobel Laurel, Lorbeer, Laurier Sauce, Daphne
Bay Leaf magickal properties in use:
- Combine with herbs, oils and crystals that have similar properties to potentially increase magick’s power.
- Use combinations to dress candles for specific intent.
- Make an offering of herbs to a Goddess or God.
- Powder with herbs and resins to create incense, burn on charcoal discs.
- Infusion – Place herbs in a cup, then pour hot water over them, steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Infusions can be used in the sacred cup for specific magickal workings, moons, or times of year. – Place herb in a cup, then pour hot water over them, steep for 15-20 minutes, strain.
- Add herbs to sachets, or talisman’s.
- When making a spell box include herbs related to your intent.
- Sprinkle herbs around sacred space that match your magickal intent.
Bay Leaf
- Laurus nobilis is an aromatic evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. The bay tree produces broad, smooth leaves commonly referred to as a bay leaf. Bay leaves are steeped in centuries of folklore and were incorporated into many legends of ancient Greece. Bay leaf whole adds savory herbal notes to soups, stews, and sauces, and is commonly paired with other spices like rosemary and thyme.
- The leaf of the bay laurel has a mythic history. It is a herb for protection against negative energies and evil spirits. Because bay leaves are mildly narcotic, and are believed to help induce a trance state.
- The term baccalaureate means laurel berry and refers to the ancient practice of honoring scholars and poets with garlands from the bay laurel tree. Ever since humans have been using bay leaves, they have been associated with good luck, and warding off evil.
- Precautions
- No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
- This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
Bay Laurel Essential Oil
- Our organic bay leaf essential oil is a middle note steam distilled from Laurus nobilis. This complex aroma has fresh and herbal camphoraceous notes that are layered with sweetness and spice. It can be described as having a somewhat ‘medicinal’ aroma and shares qualities with oils like eucalyptus and tea tree because of its intense and refreshing camphoraceous scent. Bay laurel oil is often used in diffuser blends for its ability to cleanse the air and encourage deep breathing.
- Laurus nobilis is native to the Mediterranean and has long been a symbol of prosperity, intellect, cleansing, and divination. The sturdy evergreen leaves are woven into wreaths or crowns and have long been a symbol of success in academia and the arts.
Constituents
- This oil contains 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, α-terpinyl acetate, and linalool.
- You will find 1,8-cineole in eucalyptus, cajeput, and sage. α-Pinene is found in many oils such as myrtle, cistus, angelica root, and Scotch pine. α-Terpinyl acetate appears in cypress, and cardamom. Linalool is found in ho wood, lavender tea tree, neroli, and spike lavender.
- Blending and Uses
- Bay leaf and Roman chamomile are a beautiful aromatic pair for roll-on aromatherapy or linen mist while unwinding at the end of your day. Use bay leaf oil in your diffuser to create an uplifting and protected space. Add lavender, cinnamon leaf, or lemon to enhance these comforting qualities. Blend into homemade cleaning recipes with cedar, pine, or lime oils for surface spray, scrubs, or laundry soap.
- Add to massage oils and blends for occasional soreness with ylang ylang, eucalyptus, ginger, or marjoram. Use bay oil in toning facial sprays for normal to oily skin types mixed with sage or bergamot oils and witch hazel.
- This oil can be used around the home to deter pests with its strong aroma or added to outdoor sprays with cedar, lavender, and citronella.
Safety
- This oil can cause breathing problems in young children. It is potentially carcinogenic, can cause skin sensitization and mucous membrane irritation. Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Keep away from children and pets.
- Before using perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.
- This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
PRECAUTIONS FOR HERBS
We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
PRECAUTIONS FOR OILS
Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take it internally unless working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Keep away from children and pets.
Before using, perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back. Apply a small quantity of diluted essential oil and cover with a bandage. If you experience any irritation use carrier oil or cream to further dilute the essential oil, and then wash with soap and water. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
