Laurus, Bay-tree
Bay tree, Sweet Bay, Bay Laurel; Baccum Lauri (berry)
Ghar, Hab-el-Ghar (Unani)
Yue Gui Zi (Fruit) Yue Gui Ye (Leaf) TCM)
Ghar, Hab-el-Ghar (Unani)
Yue Gui Zi (Fruit) Yue Gui Ye (Leaf) TCM)
Laurus
Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
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Laurus
Della Materia Medicinale, Andrea Valuassori, 1562 |
Laurus
Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 |
Laurus nobilis
Flora von Deutschland (10), Kohler, 1882
Flora von Deutschland (10), Kohler, 1882
Botanical name:
Laurus nobilis
Dioscorides described 2 varieties: Narrow-leaved and a Broad-leaved
Parts used:
Leaf, berry, seed
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter, pungent. Berries are warmest
Laurus nobilis
Dioscorides described 2 varieties: Narrow-leaved and a Broad-leaved
Parts used:
Leaf, berry, seed
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter, pungent. Berries are warmest
Uses:
LEAF:
1. Warms and Strengthens the Stomach, Regulates Qi: (West, TCM)
-Poor appetite, sensitive or weak digestion
2. Benefits Diabetes
3. Externally:
-applied to Bee and Wasp stings (Dioscorides)
FRUIT:
1. Warm and Strengthen the Kidneys, Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:
-Edema
2 Warms and Strengthens the Nerves, Settles Wind:
-Migraine
3. Warms Stomach, Clears Cold Phlegm:
-cold and damp of the Stomach
4. Warms the Womb, Promotes Menstruation:
-Amenorrhea
5. Resists Poison:
Dose:
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Comment:
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Corrective:
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Main Combinations:
BERRY
1. Urinary retention, edema, and cold disorders of the Kidney, Bay berries are used with Juniper berries.
2. To promote Menstruation, Bay berry with ... available in PRO version
3. To strengthen the Uterus and promote Menstruation, Bay berry with ... available in PRO version
4. To promote Labor, Bay berry, ... available in PRO version
5. To strengthen the Brain and improve Memory, Bay berry with ... available in PRO version
6. Infertility from Cold Kidneys:
i. Bay Berry with ... available in PRO version
ii. Bay Berry, ... available in PRO version
iii. Bay Berry, ... available in PRO version
7. To improve Eyesight, Bay berry, ... available in PRO version
8. Against Poison and Infection, Bey berry with ... available in PRO version
9. Cold and weak Stomach and Intestines, Colic, Bay berry with ... available in PRO version
10. Rickets, Bay berry with ... available in PRO version
11. Tinnitus, Oil of Bay with ... available in PRO version
LEAF
1. Phlegm Cough or Asthma prevention, take Bay leaf and ... available in PRO version
2. Diabetes, to help regulate Blood Sugar, Bay leaf and ... available in PRO version
3. Increase Digestion, Bay leaf and ... available in PRO version
4. Cold headache:
i. Bay leaf, ... available in PRO version
ii. Bay leaf, ... available in PRO version
5. Loss of sense of smell:
i. Bay leaf, ... available in PRO version
ii. Bay leaf, ... available in PRO version
6. To improve Memory, Bay leaf, ... available in PRO version
7. Lethargy, Dullness of Mind, Bay leaf, ... available in PRO version
8. Cramps, make a decoction of Bay leaf, ... available in PRO version
Major Formula
Electuary of Bayberries (Electuarium de Baccis Lauri)
Theriac of Four Ingredients (Diatessaron)
Decoction Against Retention of Menstruation
Pills for Migraine (2) (Galen)
Ointment for Congealed Blood
Cautions:
1. Generally Safe. Warm and dry so not suitable in Yin deficiency.
2. Dioscorides) said the root-bark kills the Fetus if used during pregnancy.
Main Preparations used:
Plaster of Bay-berry, Infused or Distilled Oil of Bay, Spirit, Essence
1. Generally Safe. Warm and dry so not suitable in Yin deficiency.
2. Dioscorides) said the root-bark kills the Fetus if used during pregnancy.
Main Preparations used:
Plaster of Bay-berry, Infused or Distilled Oil of Bay, Spirit, Essence