Bay Laurel used topically

[HarmonyStudent]

I ran across a formula for a sprained ankle poultice. It included comfry (yay!), ginger (sounds good), witch hazel (makes sense) and bay laurel (what?).

I’m finding no other references for using bay topically. Any idea what sort of properties this would add to the formula?

[GlendaStudent]

I found an interesting article that says, “Bay leaf has many biologic activities such as wound healing activity, antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity, antiviral activity, immunostimulant activity, anticholinergic activity, antifungal activity, insect repellant activity, anticonvulsant activity, antimutagenic activity, and analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity.”

Another article says that it’s used in Italy externally for inflammation. That being so, it makes sense that it’s in a poultice.

[GlendaStudent]

Check out the Kitchen Medicine I in supplemental videos, especially the part about bay laurel.

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Paige

[JenniModerator]

Hi Harmony,

 Laurus nobilis is really helpful in reducing pain and swelling due to its anti-inflammatory compounds, eucalyptol and alpha-pinene. It would be an awesome addition to a topical formula for sprains. 🙂 Boswellia would be great too!

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[Karen RoseStudent]

Hi Harmony! I made the Bay leaf ligaments and works wonders my joifor inflammation.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Slide #27

Kitchen Medicine: Amazing Herbal Remedies In Your Spice Drawer

Did everyone meet Jenni up above. She’s a new instructor, my oldest daughter and a great herbalist. She just did a monograph on Red Pine in the individual plants section.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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Paige

[GlendaStudent]

I found an article about bay leaf, and it appears that this is an incredible herb with a long history. It makes sense that it would be an excellent addition to a poultice. Hope this helps:)

“Bay leaf has many biologic activities such as wound healing activity, antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity, antiviral activity, immunostimulant activity, anticholinergic activity, antifungal activity, insect repellant activity, anticonvulsant activity, antimutagenic activity, and analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity.”
Another source said that it has been used externally for inflammation in Italy.

• This reply was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by HGH I.T..
• This reply was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by Dr. Patrick Jones.

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