Bay Leaves, Whole, Dried Herb, 1 Oz

Bay Leaves, Whole, Dried Herb, 1 Oz
- Laurus nobilis
- Use in essential oils
- Magickal Uses: Wisdom, Clairvoyance, protection, healing
The bay tree is indigenous to Asia Minor, from where it spread to the Mediterranean and then to other countries with similar climates. According to legend the Delphi oracle chewed bay leaves, or sniffed the smoke of burning leaves to promote her visionary trances. Bay, or laurel, was famed in ancient Greece and Rome. Emperors, heroes and poets wore wreaths of laurel leaves. The Greek word for laurel is dhafni, named for the myth of the nymph Daphne, who was changed into a laurel tree by Gaea, who transformed her to help her escape Apollo's attempted rape. Apollo made the tree sacred and thus it became a symbol of honour. The association with honour and glory continue today; we have poet laureates (Apollo was the God of poets), and bacca-laureate means "laurel berries" which signifies the completion of a bachelor degree. Doctors were also crowned with laurel, which was considered a cure-all. Triumphant athletes of ancient Greece were awarded laurel garlands and was given to winners at Olympic games since 776 BC Today, grand prix winners are bedecked with laurel wreaths. It was also believed that the laurel provided safety from the deities responsible for thunder and lightning. The Emperor Tiberius always wore a laurel wreath during thunderstorms.
Country USA
Brand Sold by Willow's Hollow
Binding Misc.
Size 1.0 Ounce (Pack of 1)
UnitCount 1
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Sold by Willow's Hollow
Binding	Misc.
Size	1.0 Ounce (Pack of 1)
UnitCount	1
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Bay Leaves, Whole, Dried Herb, 1 Oz

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