Organic Bay Leaves

Bay leaf, also known as bay laurel, sweet bay, true laurel, and Grecian laurel, has been cultivated from ancient times. Its leaves were uses in the wreaths of laurel that crowned victorious athletes in ancient Greece because the Greeks associated the leaf with honor and glory. During the Middle Ages, bay leaves were used medicinally against snake bites, wasp and bee stings, and general pains in the ear.
In modern times, bay leaves are a staple in European cuisines, especially Mediterranean, as well as in the Americas. They are used in soups, stews, brines, meat, seafood, vegetable dishes, and sauces. The leaves are also a classic ingredient in French and Italian dishes.
Scientifically, bay laurel, or laurus nobilis, is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous (smooth) leaves. It is in the flowering plant family, Lauraceae and is native to the Mediterranean region thence its popular use in the region's cooking and its mention in local folklore.





In the realm of spirituality, bay leaves are seen as symbols of protection and purification. They are thought to ward off negativity and attract positive energy