Bay Laurel Berries

Fructus Lauri

Historical tradition – not medical advice, and no health or healing claims. more

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, bay berries were associated with the head and stomach; externally they were also mentioned for the care of the skin.

Ingredients

Bay berries (Laurus nobilis), essential oils and green bay oil.

Note

Green bay oil (“green drawing salve”) is used externally for the care of the skin. Caution: contact allergies are possible — test it on the back of the hand first.

Botanical background

A green fatty oil is pressed from the berries, alongside essential oils; bay berries are traditionally used for flatulence, as a remedy for the stomach and intestines and as a diuretic.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 178.

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Historical tradition. The above describes how this preparation was recorded and used in the tradition of Hildegard of Bingen. This is cultural-historical information, not medical advice and not a health or healing claim, and it is no substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have health complaints, please consult your doctor or pharmacy.

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