HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Bay Leaf

Botanical nameLaurus nobilis

Plant part usedLeaf

Important safety information: Whole leaves remain rigid and can lodge in or injure the throat or gut; species identity matters because unrelated ornamental laurels may be toxic.

Herbal actions

Culinary aromatic
carminative traditionally
antioxidant in vitro

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Culinary flavouring
Traditional digestive tea

Main constituents

1,8-Cineole, eugenol, linalool, sesquiterpene lactones, tannins

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. Use true bay laurel and remove whole leaves before serving food.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.