Laurus nobilis
Actions:
Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Microbial, Anti-oxidant, Anti-Carcinigenic
Therapeutic Categories:
immune System, Sinus Pressure, Migraine, Insect Repellant, rashes
Safety:
May cause harm to the digestive tract if swallowed whole or in large pieces.
Magical Uses:
Protection, money, luck, prosperity
Plant Parts Used: Leaves, bark
Preparations: Tea, Compress
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Etymology: Active ingredient in killing jars for entomology. In Eastern Orthodoxy liturgy, they are used to symbolize Jesus’ destruction of Hades and freeing of the dead.
Chemical Constituents: eucalyptol, 1erpenes, terpinyl acetate, sesquiterpenes, methyleugenol, phellandrene, linalool, geraniol, terpineol, and also contain lauric acid.