LORETO
laurel laurus nobilis
LORETO
laurel laurus nobilis
Other Names:
Lauredo
,
Loredo
,
Loreto
.
In classical Rome
laurel
was
devoted to the god Apollo, patron of the triumphs of the fine arts and medicine, and the epitome of masculine
beauty
. The Roman emperors, athletes and warriors victors were crowned with
a
wreath of
laurel
, which
was
supposed to protect from the rays and other evil forces.
Habitat:
originating from Mediterranean countries. One grows in regions close to the coastline, temperate climate. Cultivated and naturalized in the Americas.
Description:
evergreen
tree, the
family
of the Lauraceae, which can.
measuring 2 to 8 meters in height. The leaves are lanceolate, coriaceous, bright beam and the mates on the underside. The flowers are small, white or yellowish. Its fruits are
a
drupe - like olives, which produce only
female
complacent.
Used parts:
the leaves and fruit.
Properties and indications:
the effects of medicinal
laurel
is his sciatica, sprains of ankles, etc. las
laurel
leaves are rich in
essential
oil volatile oil compound in 45% of cineol; also contain tannin and
a
bitter
principle. The fruits contain
a
further 25% fat made up of lauric acid, oleic, linoleic and palmitic. The active ingredient responsible for the medicinal effects of the bay is its
essential
oil. These are the properties of the bay:
Appetizer, eupéptico (facilitates digestion) and
Carmine
(removes gases from the digestive duct) It is therefore to inapetentes and those who suffer from difficult or heavy digestions.
Mildly diuretic.
Very effective anti - inflammatory and anti applied externally. It is oil or balm anti
laurel
that is prepared with its leaves is used to ease frictions in the
torticollis
, Back pain, sciatica, sprains of ankles and other musculoskeletal pain (of bones and muscles)
Use:
in infusion made with
a
liter
of water and 20 to 30 grams. of bay leaves, which can add
a
handful of ripe fruits for more effect. As an aperitif takes
a
cup 10 minutes before
each
meal, and as
a
digestive,
a
cup after
each
meal.
The oil is used externally
laurel
prepares leaving macerate for 10 days in the sun 30 g of bay leaves in
a
liter
of
olive
oil, lotion is applied on the painful part, also serves to drive away insect pests. It can also be used as
a
balm to prepare anti - pounding in
a
mortar
a
handful of ripe
berries
bay; are covered with water to boil for about 10 minutes, then express is
a
canvas, leaving the
liquid
cool, and collected the layer of fat that floats, and this fat or lard
laurel
applies friction on the affected area: it is not fit to be eaten.
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