Laurel Leaves – For Hair Loss – Monastic Recipes

Description

The medicinal properties of Laurel have been known since ancient times. Greek physicians widely used the leaves and fruits of laurel for their tonic properties, particularly for the stomach and urinary bladder. Hippocrates used it as an analgesic after childbirth and for various gynecological problems, and with laurel oil, he treated infertility. Dioscorides used the bark to dissolve kidney stones and relieve patients from liver infections. He also recommended it for rheumatism, arthritis, indigestion, and aerophagia. Properties: ● Improves digestion. ● Helps with colic and the accumulation of gas in the intestines. ● Ideal for calming before sleep. ● Helps with regular menstruation in women. ● Relief from rheumatism and arthritis pain (washes). ● Helps with injuries, sprains, and bruises. ● Ideal for scabies (washes). ● Helps with hair loss, strengthens hair, and combats dandruff (washes).

Uses:
Laurel leaves are widely used in cooking, in sauces, stews (such as stifado, lentils, cuttlefish, etc.), and they pair very well with meats (pork chops, beef, chicken, etc.) as well as fish (sea bream, sardines, etc.).

Finally, for those who love the subtle fragrance of laurel leaves, they can make a wonderful liqueur with them.

Net weight 20 g