Many attribute to bay laurel beneficial properties for certain disorders of the upper respiratory tract, soothing for arthralgias and itching, calming for the stomach, as well as diuretic, sudorific, antispasmodic, and emmenagogue.

The vapors of the infusion are considered tonic for the breath and antipyretic. With the decoction of the leaves and fruits, wounds are treated as a cleansing, tonic, and healing agent. Even the powder of the leaves is applied to wounds for disinfectant and healing action.

Bay laurel helps in the digestion of plant proteins that are primarily found in legumes.

Therapeutic properties and indications:

• Acts as an antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Fragrant
• Digestive
• Choleretic
• Sweat-inducing

The leaves and fruits act tonically on digestive function. In the form of a poultice or ointment, it helps against rheumatism. The powder of the leaves, when sprinkled on ulcers, accelerates their healing. In internal use, it helps with colic, dyspepsia, bloating, anorexia, colds, cough, and respiratory infections. Externally, it helps with bruises, chest infections, cough, colds, dandruff, oral ulcers, stiff muscles, and sprains.