{ "id":390408987, "title":"Bay Leaves","handle":"bay-leaves-laurus-nobilis-25-grams", "description":"\u003cb\u003eBAY LEAVES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurus nobilis - Laurel Family\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon names: Bay, bay laurel, grecian laurel, sweet bay, true bay\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWidely used throughout the world, bay leaf originated in Asia minor and naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region. Bay leaf was highly prized by the Greeks and Romans, and thought to provided wisdom, peace, and protection. The leaves also symbolized success. Laurel wreaths were made from Bay laurels and given to the victors in both athletic and intellectual competitions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA pleasantly aromatic plant, bay leaf is used in tomato sauces and vegetable dishes, soups, stews, and to flavor seafood, poultry, and meat. Often included as a pickling spice.Bay leaf is one of the traditional spices used in bouquet garni along with basil, sage, savory, thyme, and marjoram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlthough bay is used primarily as a culinary herb, it is also used medicinally as a digestive tonic. When cooked, it helps break down foods, especially meats, making digestion easier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive System:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Bay leaf relieves gas and promotes digestion by increasing the secretion of digestive juices and settling the stomach. Has been shown to help the body lower blood sugar levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNervous System:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBay leaf has been used as a tea to ease headaches and migraines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegumentary System:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Liniments and salves containing bay essential oil can be used externally to ease arthritis pain, sprains, bruises, muscle spasms, etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWarm, pungent, aromatic, and slightly bitter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEssential oil, terpenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove the whole leaf before eating, since the hard leaf is hard on mucus membranes. Considered a food and safe for use. If using essential oil externally, dilute so as to avoid irritation of the skin on sensitive individuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse for headaches and migraines, with linden flower and lavender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T18:35:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T18:35:27", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":600, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914770499,39615892750415], "variants":[{"id":914770499,"title":"25g","option1":"25g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763652","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22592383180,"product_id":390408987,"position":4,"created_at":"2017-02-23T15:52:38-05:00","updated_at":"2021-09-21T15:41:27-04:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Bay_Leaves1.jpg?v=1632253287","variant_ids":[914770499]},"available":true,"name":"Bay Leaves - 25g","public_title":"25g","options":["25g"],"price":600,"weight":25,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":22,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763652","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8949399631,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Bay_Leaves1.jpg?v=1632253287"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39615892750415,"title":"0.1 oz.","option1":"0.1 oz.","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":28672257065039,"product_id":390408987,"position":5,"created_at":"2021-09-21T15:41:27-04:00","updated_at":"2021-09-21T15:41:27-04:00","alt":null,"width":3000,"height":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/bay_leaves_2a.jpg?v=1632253287","variant_ids":[39615892750415]},"available":false,"name":"Bay Leaves - 0.1 oz.","public_title":"0.1 oz.","options":["0.1 oz."],"price":100,"weight":25,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":21063773945935,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/bay_leaves_2a.jpg?v=1632253287"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/bayleaves2a.jpg?v=1632253287","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/bayleaves3a_bayleaves.png?v=1632253287","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Bay_Leaves.jpg?v=1632253287","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Bay_Leaves1.jpg?v=1632253287","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/bay_leaves_2a.jpg?v=1632253287"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/bayleaves2a.jpg?v=1632253287", "options":["0.1 oz."], "url":"\/products\/bay-leaves-laurus-nobilis-25-grams"}