The history of bay laurel essential oil, and the difference between bay leaves and laurel leaves
Historical records of bay laurel essential oil and its development and changes
The Egyptians used bay laurel extensively, and it was also highly favored by the Romans, who regarded it as a symbol of wisdom, protection and peace. People also often associated the bay laurel tree with Apollo, the god of medicine. The Latin root of bay laurel, Laudis, means "praise," so winners in the Olympic competitions were each awarded a wreath woven from bay laurel, and the image of the "poet laureate" was derived precisely from this allusion.
There is a story that if you place a bay leaf under your pillow, you will dream of good omens. A more practical use is to add it to soup or sauce; the reason people have done this for so long is that bay laurel can increase saliva secretion to aid digestion. In Greece, people still scatter bay leaves all over church floors, probably to make use of its antibacterial properties. The wood of the bay laurel tree is very durable, so people use it to make walking sticks. Besides being called Bav, its common English name is sometimes also Laurel.
The difference between bay leaves and laurel leaves
Laurel leaf is also bay leaf; it has a unique fragrance of its own and is widely popular in both Western and Chinese cuisine. In addition, it is a health tonic with strong health-preserving effects that is used as both medicine and food, and it has a certain medicinal value that can help promote gastrointestinal health and has a very good effect on treating indigestion. Beyond that, laurel leaf also has the effect of dispelling rheumatism and can help the body expel dampness; it also has a mild numbing effect and can be used to relieve pain. Laurel leaf itself carries a special fragrance, and this fragrance can not only improve appetite but also has an insecticidal effect. Using natural things for insect control does relatively little harm to the human body. Laurel leaf is warm in nature and can also help drive out cold