Bayleaves - A MUST HAVE in the Medicine Chest
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The Hippocratic Oath that is been giving by every graduating Medical Student begins with:"I swear by Apollo the Physician......" Legend has it that Daphne begged the gods to save her from Apollo's amorous pursuing, they transformed her in to a Bay Laurel. Apollo, being torn to pieces by a love he could never have, declared the bush a sacred bush. Poets and distinguished Warriors where bestowed with Laurel Crowns. To this day well known Poets are called "laureates", while the expression:"resting on ones laurels", means that one is taking a well deserved break.
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Bay in your Kitchen
If you know Bay only to be used in soups and stews, you missing out on the great properties Bay has as a natural soother. Low doses of Bay Oil been found at studies at laboratories to have a sedative affect. Mild cases of High Blood Pressure also benefit from Bay in the food or as a tea preparation.
Bay leaves added to the bath water seems to help with relaxation and falling asleep faster.
Spreading some crushed bay leaves in your kitchen cupboards and around the outside walls of the home will keep cockroaches out. They do not seem to like the smell of it.
First Aid with Bay
Some freshly cut bay leaves applied to minor cuts and scrapes will keep infections at bay.A relaxing tea can be made out of crushed leaves by using 1 to 2 teaspoons to a cup of boiling water. Make sure you strain it well and no leave pieces are left in the cup. The edges are very sharp and can do major damage to your throat. Drink 2-3 cups a day for relaxation.
Growing Bay Laurel
Bay Laurel is a small evergreen tree that is very hard to grow. Trying to grow it from seeds, you will find that seeds have a tendency to grow mold. Growing it from cuttings is a very challenging undertaking and if successful it will take up to six months to grow roots.It is best to obtain saplings from the nursery and grow them indoors. You will have a wonderful aromatic plant and fresh leaves all the time. In summer, when there is no danger of frost, you can bring it outside, but it has to be inside if there is any frost in the forecast.
Bays like rich and well-drained soil and plenty of sun.
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