Laurus Nobilis
is an archaic plant species that
flourished on the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. It predates the
dinosaurs and all mammalian life on Earth. Laurel is one of a very few
species of plant to have survived from from a long forgotten geological
age to be there waiting for humankind, and the dawn of civilization.
Laurus Nobilis or Bay Laurel or True
Laurel, as it is often referred to, was so revered by ancient
civilizations for it's mystical and medical properties that the wearing
of a crown of it's leaves was reserved for the noblest of the noble.
Today, a reverential renaissance is
sweeping through modern laboratories as scientists rediscover the
medicinal properties of this most noble of plants.
Modern medical researchers in study after
study are proving the medicinal efficacy of Bay Laurel, and verifying
the ancient wisdom of Natural Healthcare Practitioners in the process.
Traditionally used to treat the symptoms of:
Acne
Aging skin
Angina pectoris
Arthritis
Asthma
Bacterial infections
Common cold
Dry skin
Ear aches
Eczema
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Influenza (flu)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Rashes
Rheumatism
Tinea (fungal) infections
Viral infections
Wounds
Wrinkles
Researchers have verified the efficacy of
Laurus Nobilis as an antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral agent, and
as an effective treatment for many/most of the aforementioned maladies.
A listing of much of the research is available in the GreenMedInfo
database
Moreover, recent studies into the
medicinal benefits of compounds derived from laurel berries, laurel
leaves and laurel bark are pointing the way to potential cures for for
some of the deadliest forms of infectious diseases like SARS and MRSA;
neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's; vision
disorders; cardiovascular disease; gastric ulcers; and malignant cancers
including Leukemia and Melanoma (skin cancer).
Scientific research on the benefits of
Laurus Nobilis is ongoing and new discoveries are being announced just
as fast as the papers can be published. But much work still needs to be
done as the research is moved forward into arena of clinical trials.
However, you don't need to wait for the
results of the research papers or the clinical trials to benefit from
the extracts and compounds of Laurus Nobilis. You can enjoy the many
benefits of Laurel by accessing the ancient wisdom of Natural Healthcare
Practitioners today.
The preventive and curative benefits of Laurel are available to you today in several forms:
In Your Diet. Bay leaves have long been
used as a spice in a wide variety of dishes commonly found in The
Mediterranean Diet. Use it in a food to help control:
Cardiovascular diseaseBay Leaves
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Diabetes
Gastric Ulcers
Neurodegenerative diseases
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
And as an Antioxidant
In Aromatherapy. Aroma Therapists have
traditionally used Laurel's Essential Oils derived from the leaves by
the steam distillation process to:
Calm and soothe the nervous system
Enhance the wellbeing of body, mind and spirit
Improve mental clarity
Uplift the mood
Ward off depression
inhalation therapy
In Respiratory Therapy. Once again it's
Laurel's Essential Oils derived from the leaves by the steam
distillation process are used toAlleviate respiratory distress
As an expectorant
Relieve the congestion due to the common cold, flu or bronchitis
In Massage Therapy. Dilute solutions
(dilute with Argan Oil or Olive Oil) of both Laurel Berry Oil (20%
solution is recommended) and Laurel Essential Oil (5% solution is
recommended) are effective for:
ArthritisMassage Therapy
Easing muscle spasms
Relieving muscle fatigue
Promoting wound healing
Treating skin infections
In Hygiene & Skin Care
As a moisturizing and deep cleansing soap to treat a wide variety of skin problems.. Aleppo Soap, the first soap ever made by humankind more than 2,500 years ago is famous for the inclusion of Laurel Berry Oil in it's formulation. Sometimes referred to as Laurel Soap, Aleppo Soap is commonly prescribed by European, Middle Eastern and Asian Dermatologists, Naturopaths and Natural Healthcare practitioners to treat
As a moisturizing and deep cleansing soap to treat a wide variety of skin problems.. Aleppo Soap, the first soap ever made by humankind more than 2,500 years ago is famous for the inclusion of Laurel Berry Oil in it's formulation. Sometimes referred to as Laurel Soap, Aleppo Soap is commonly prescribed by European, Middle Eastern and Asian Dermatologists, Naturopaths and Natural Healthcare practitioners to treat
AcneAleppo Soap
Age spots
Cradle cap
Dry and damaged skin
Eczema
Psoriasis
Premature aging
Rosacea
Tinea (fungal) infections
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Ringworm (a red skin rash)
Scalp ringworm (itchy, red patches on the head. It can leave bald spots. And usually affects children.
Tinea versicolor, also more accurately called Pityriasis versicolor, a common yeast infection on the trunk
Wrinkles
Utilizing the many medicinal benefits of
Laurus Nobilis is not only good for humankind, it's kind to the planet
too. The Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species has
officially listed Laurus Nobilis as one of the Earth's very, very few
Underutilized Species and as a Wildcrafted (harvested by hand from wild
plants, in their natural environment) forest product, it is
environmentally sustainable, preserves biodiversity, is pure as nature
intended, and is naturally free from chemicals or genetic modifications
of any kind.
Laurus Nobilis: an ancient plant species truly worthy of it's long standing Noble status.
Geen opmerkingen:
Een reactie posten