Sr BAY ~ Laurus nobilis Z Folle Names: Baie, Bay Laurel, Daphne Swoet Bay Gender: Mascaline Planet: Sur Element: Fire Powers: Healing, Protection, Paychic Powers, Purification, Strength, Wisdom ‘Magical Uses and History: Bay isa fairly common herb used in witchcraft It was perceived asa symbol of immortality hy the Ancient Grecks and Romans where it later became a symbol of nobility and victory The leaves were worn on the brow of every triumphant Roman general as he ode his charatthrough the ity in celebration. Tks believed this tradition stems fom Apollo, one of the many gods associated with bay, because of his conquests in the natural wold where he wold deflower virgin then turn herinto a flower or tree asa symbol of his istry: Wea hay during an athletic event fo ensure victory ana bring strength and courage Despite the downfll of Asclepius, who was struck down hy Zeus while wearing a crown of hay leaves hay is bradtionally viewed as having protective powers, especially agains lightning. Teas hung in Roman homes to protet those within and is commonly use in protection spllsanel rituals today A withering or dissed hay Inurl foes considered a sgn of sate fo come. Mare recently heralist Nicholas Cualpsper aimee bay would protect against wicheratand the dle, Wearas an amulet fo ward of nega and el or barn to purify your home and prevent poergss from working any mischief A sprig is oflen use to sprinkle wale during purification rituals to ad an ‘extra punch, Furthermore ay is said to have prophetic or psychic properties allowing the famous orale Delphi, the seer of Apull, tose int the pas, present, an fare, Dlphi wad suid to chew onthe leaves or bur the branches to inhale the smoke in omer to reach these branes, Use in brews or burn as an incense to indice a prophetic slate or place beneath your pillow to induce prophetic dreams Bayi an sasocialed with wisdom ana pet, other allstbules of Apollo, anal hence where the nae Pel Laureate comes jim. Haw writers block? Burs hay to enhance your eet and dispel writers black. ‘Buy can be use in a numberof spells inducing: Protection Magic Prophetic Dreams Divination Healing Spells Greatly Spells ‘Medicinal Uses: Bay eaves can he use ctherin whole laf form or as am ail feat a variety of aibments. Te leaves can he used aa diuretic corto induce vomiting if something txic has heen consumed Tis also consmonly use asa tea tse upset stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, corto hap lesson the symptoms of Celis disease. Bay laf essential oi in be mixed wth a salve and applied to the chest to alleiate respiratory conditions sch as coughing, wheezing, bronchitis, or asthma, Inhalng the vapors has silat Bay also works as an antiinflammatory {ore joint suing snd can he use to lssen the symplomss of arthritis, Finally ly has bsen connected with lower bod sugar ad is offen used to teat/manage dishetes Preparation and Dosage: Bay can be taken ilerlly as an infusion or cooked within fod. To make an in ‘onto 2 teaspoons of dre leaves and lt infuse for 10 minutes. Drink this solution up to thee times «day. fusing hay leaf ol please flow the directions listed on the box/boitle, Each one i diffrent and therefore shoul be treated as such. Externally Bay Leaf oil can be mixed into & salve and applied tothe chest overnight om, pour a cup of boiling waler (© Flying the Hedge 2014-2016 flyingthehedge-blogspot.com FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY