{"product_id":"bay-laurel","title":"Bay Laurel","description":"Whether you think of Bay Laurel as simply the annoying leaf that is left at the bottom of your crockpot, or simply as something that smells fantastic, these two uses only scratch the surface of what this incredible herb is capable of!  The tincture can be great topically for wound healing, insect bites, to promote hair growth, or as a bug repellant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternally, this incredible herb has been used for centuries to aid in digestive upset (flatulence, acid reflux, bloating, indigestion); joint pain; inflammation; skin issues; kidney problems (including stones and kidney failure); and studies have even shown it to be effective in treating type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or high triglycerides when taken regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaurel is high in Vitamins C and B, and antioxidants, as well as potassium, folic acid, magnesium, quercetin, iron and copper, and is often used in ayurvedic medicine for its anticancer properties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be a vital herb in preparing the body for pregnancy, as it has been shown to reduce decrease the possibility of birth defects and improve brain and structural formation in the baby. However, it can also induce labor so it’s use is contraindicated in pregnancy, yet safe in breastfeeding. It has proven itself in the regulation of menstrual cycles, and in the treatment of abnormal vaginal discharge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaurel can also be a first line of defense in the treatment of respiratory, candida, strep, and staph infections, as it is antibacterial and antimicrobial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid we mention that it smells good?","brand":"Red Root Acupuncture \u0026 Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":49942051389677,"sku":"850016464088","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":49942051422445,"sku":"850016464095","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4418\/6093\/files\/original-ed7db19b.jpg?v=1778245129","url":"https:\/\/red-root-acupuncture-herbs.myshopify.com\/products\/bay-laurel","provider":"Red Root Acupuncture \u0026 Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}