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kitchenwitchery72 · 1 year

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Herbalism 101: Bay Leaves

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Bay leaves are one of my absolute favorite herbs when cooking with intention. They are delicious and very common in tons of food cultures. On top of this, they are quite easily accessible.

Properties: Protection, healing, success

Uses in the Kitchen

Bay laurel, more commonly referred to as Bay leaves, is a very versatile plant. I often use it in cooking to flavor stocks or pickled goods. With such an aromatic flavor, it tastes great in hearty or acidic dishes. Tying a bunch together with bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme is a great way to add flavor to stock.

Uses in Healing

Bay leaves have a number of benefits when used in herbalism. Bay leaves do have many digestion related benefits. They can help with bloating and gas, in this case I usually use them to make a tea along with peppermint. The leaves are also good for treating certain skin ailments that do not involve broken skin, such as dandruff! Adding bay leaf oil into your hair care routine would be a good option.

Uses in Witchcraft

Bay leaves, particularly in witchcraft, are extremely versatile. One of the most common uses is setting intentions. The easiest way I have found to do this is to use a marker or candle wax to write out your intentions or a sigil onto the Bayleaf itself. I will often use this in simmer pots or cooking (if you are cooking with it, make sure it is a safe marker for that use). Some other ways to use this is burning they leave or putting it in your shoe to carry with you throughout the day.

Tips for Growing at Home

Bay leaves come from a tree called Bay Laurel. They can be grown inside and pruned to be kept at a certain size, but because they are a slow growing tree they can ultimately reach very large sizes when grown outdoors. If you are attempting to grow it inside the most important things are well draining soil, the right amount of humidity, and lots and lots of sunlight.

Bay leaf tea

In order to make this tasty and beneficial tea, you only need a few things: 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, and hot water. Steep the ingredients as you would any tea and enjoy while hot. I drink this when I'm having stomach issues or I'm feeling a bit on edge.

As always, this is not medical advice. These are helpful home tips and remedies, but they will not cure diseases.

#kitchen witch #witchcraft #witch #green witch #cottage witch #herbs #magick #spellwork #herbalism #herbalmedicine #herbalism 101 #bay leaves #bay leaf #intentions

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coven-of-genesis · 1 year

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Bay leaves metaphysical uses

Bay leaves, which are the leaves of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), have been used for various metaphysical purposes in different cultures and belief systems.

Here are some examples:

Divination: Bay leaves have been used for divination or fortune-telling purposes. One common practice is to write a wish or a question on a bay leaf, and then burn it while focusing on the intention. It is believed that the smoke carries the wish or question to the divine or higher realms, and the ashes can be used to interpret the answer or outcome.

Protection: Bay leaves are often used in spiritual or metaphysical practices for protection. Some believe that placing bay leaves in the corners of a room, carrying them in a bag/wallet, or wearing them as an amulet can protect against negative energies, evil spirits, or hexes.

Purification: Bay leaves are believed to have purifying properties and can be used to cleanse and purify spaces, objects, or individuals. Burning bay leaves as incense or smudging with bay leaves is thought to help clear away negative energies, purify the aura, and create a sacred space.

Enhancing Intuition & Psychic Abilities: Bay leaves are sometimes used in rituals or practices aimed at enhancing intuition, psychic abilities, or spiritual insight. Some believe that placing bay leaves under the pillow, using them in dream pillows, or consuming them in teas can help stimulate intuition, enhance psychic abilities, or promote lucid dreaming.

Attracting Prosperity & Abundance: Bay leaves are sometimes used in spells or rituals to attract prosperity and abundance. Some believe that placing bay leaves in a wallet, purse, or cash register can help attract financial success, while others use bay leaves in abundance spells or charms to manifest wealth and abundance in their lives.

Love & Romance: Bay leaves are also sometimes used in spells or rituals related to love and romance. Some believe that writing a love wish or intention on a bay leaf and then burying it in the ground can help attract a romantic partner or enhance an existing relationship.

#bay leaves #green witch #herb magick #witchblr #witchcore #witchcraft #witchlife #white witch #beginner witch #witch tips #grimoire #spirituality #book of shadows

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thunderstruck9 · 7 months

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Massimo Barzagli (Italian, 1960), Impressione di alloro [Impression of Laurel], 1993. Tempera on laminated canvas, 45 x 45 cm.

#massimo barzagli #italian art #laurel #bay leaves

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tiredwitchplant · 7 months

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Everything You Need to Know About Herbs: Bay Leaf (Laurel)

Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis)

*Kitchen *Medical *Masculine *Samhain

Folks Names: Baie, Bay Laurel, Bay Tree, Daphne, Grecian Laurel, Laurel, Laurier d’Apollon, Laurier Sauce, Lorbeer, Noble Laurel, Roman Laurel,Sweet Bay, laurel of Apollo

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Deities: Aesculapius, Apollo, Ceres, Faunus, Eros

Abilities: Protection, Psychic Powers, Healing, Purification, Strength, Exorcism, Immortality

Characteristics: Is native to Mediterranean countries. An aromatic evergreen shrub or tree growing to 65 ft. It has leathery, dark green leaves, small yellow male and female flowers, and shiny black berries. Prefers damp and shady spots.

History: In ancient Greece, bay laurel was used in divination by the Delphic Oracle. In Greek mythology, Daphne fled from Apollo, and was changed into a bay tree, which from that time became sacred to him. From ancient Rome comes the tradition that the sudden withering of a bay laurel tree bodes disaster for the household. In ancient Rome, bay laurel leaves were used as a medicine, a spice, and a decorative garland during the December festival of Saturnalia. Bay laurel was sacred to the gods Apollo and Asclepius, who together oversaw healing and medicine. It’s said that Emperor Tiberius of ancient Rome wore a bay laurel wreath for protection during a thunderstorm.

How to Grow:

Easy to Grow: Yes

Rating: Beginner Friendly

Seeds Accessible: Yes

How to Grow Bay Laurel

Video Guide

Where to Buy Seeds

Magical Properties:

Placed beneath your pillow will invite prophetic dreams

Burning dried bay leaves can dispel any lingering sickness and negative energy

Can bring in success, especially with business and abundance

Enhances creativity, focus and inner wisdom

Holding boughs of bay leaf in one’s hand can help with foretelling

A sprig of bay leaf in water can help with purification ceremonies

Gives strength to those in wrestling and athletic sports

Can grant wishes and ward off bad luck

Scatter, burn or wear an amulet with bay leaf to exorcise evil spirits

Medical Usage:

Is antibacterial and antifungal

In salve or poultice form, can help heal bruises and sore muscles

Bay tea is good for general health, particularly digestion and UTIs

Promotes the onset of menstrual periods

Added in cooking can help with food digestion in the stomach

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nordseehexe · 7 months

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Bay leaves????????? 🍃

What the actual fuck do you mean with bay leaves? Do you really just use the leaves growing on a bay? Why are These leaves always round shaped then? Plsss explain which plant so you mean ??????????

🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃

#money spell #hexe #magick #witch community #baby witch #beginner witch #pagan witch #witch tips #witchcraft #chaos magick #witchblr #bay leaf #bay leaves

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thebrownbabywitchisback · 2 years

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Do not buy bay leaves at a spiritual/new age store. Just get them at the grocery store.

#Bay leaves

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flower-faerie-world · 4 months

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2 / 545 - one flower a day

Bay was first an herb of poets, but also of oracles, warriors, statesmen, and doctors. The leaves were made into wreaths for illustrious poets and the ancients used them to crown heroes.

Bay laurel was the symbol of wisdom, both acquired and intuitive.

I know it's technically not a flower, it's one of my favorite herbs so It needed a honorific mention here

#flowercore #flowers #symbolism #bay leaf #bay leaves #greek mythology #greece #greek gods #hand drawn #drawing

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saltwaterandstars · 5 months

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Last of the roses from the garden for this year - with some hips from the same plant and some sprigs of bay

#roses #rose hips #bay leaves #flowers #nature

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askwhatsforlunch · 5 months

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Venison Stew

On this very chill Sunday, I am warming up in the kitchen, stirring and steaming my Christmas Pudding, and cooking this mouth-watering Venison Stew. I used to eat game often enough, when visiting my grandparents in Autumn and Winter, when I was a child. And I had missed the hearty, earthy flavour of venison. Thus, I was happy to find deer meat at the butcher's the other day. This comforting Venison Stew brought as much gastronomic pleasure as it did fond memories. Happy Sunday!

Ingredients (serves 3):

2 slices Speck ham

1 tablespoon olive oil

half a large onion

2 small garlic cloves

1 tablespoon olive oil

500 grams/1.10 pound venison (deer) stewing meat

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 small turnips, rinsed

4 medium carrots, rinsed

a few sprigs dried thyme

2 large bay leaves

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 tablespoon plain flour

1/4 cup White Port

3/4 cup good, robust red wine (like a Southern France Fronton or a Barossa Valley Shiraz)

1 1/2 cup Beef Broth

1 heaped tablespoon whole-grain mustard

4 tablespoons

Preheat oven to 160°C/32°F.

Heat a large Dutch oven over a high flame.

Once hot, add Speck ham slices, and fry, about 2 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.

Add olive oil to the Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-high.

Thinly slice the onion, and stir into the Dutch oven. Fry, stirring often until softening and browning, about 4 minutes.

Peel garlic cloves, and stir them into the Dutch oven. Cook, 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate as well; set aside.

Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven.

Cut deer meat into large chunks. Add to the Dutch oven, in batches, to brown well, about 4 minutes on each side. Once all the deer chunks are well-browned, transfer them to a plate. Set aside.

Melt butter in the Dutch oven.

Peel and dice turnips. Cut carrots into thick slices. Once the butter is just foaming, stir in turnips and carrots. Add dried thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Cook, stirring often until golden brown. Transfer to the plate with the onions, leaving the fat in the Dutch oven.

Return deer chunks to the Dutch oven, along with their resting juices. Season with coarse sea salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with flour, and cook, stirring well, 1 minute.

Deglaze with White Port and red wine, stirring energetically until sauce thickens.

Roughly chop Speck ham.

Return Speck, along with reserved onion, garlic, turnips and carrots to the Dutch oven.

Stir in Beef Broth and whole-grain mustard. Bring to the boil.

Once boiling, cover with the lid, and place Dutch oven in the middle of the hot oven. Cook at 160°C/320°F, 2 hours. After a couple hours, stir in Quince Paste, and cook, a further 15 minutes, atr 160°C/320°F. (If the venison is not fork tender yet, you can add a bit of water, and cook a tad longer.)

Serve Venison Stew hot, onto Parmesan Polenta, Cheddar Parsnip Mash or Bay Leaf Kūmara Mash.

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blancabitchcraft · 7 months

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Trying to remember where I put the bay leaves

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fieriframes · 2 months

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[Now that our stock is ready, we're gonna load it on top of the oxtails, come back with that wine, then we're gonna add your bay leaves. Them we're gonna cover it in water, wrap them in foil, and we're gonna let the magic happen.]

#s38e03 triple d nation - sausage #guy fieri #guyfieri #diners drive-ins and dives #bay leaves #stock #top #oxtails #wine #water #foil #magic

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match-your-steps · 2 months

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laurel is just bay. like bay leaves. I feel so betrayed why did I not know this

#bay leaves #seasoning #laurel #botany

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ahhvernin · 3 months

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Every time I make stew I add a bay leaf. And every time I fish it out, I think of that Chipotle/Moe's call out post for putting "legitimate leave, like from a tree" in their rice.

I will forever laugh at that Twitter post because at the time it came out, I never used it in my cooking, and it was not in my Chinese family's cooking either, but even I knew what it was, and this lady had no idea. And I'll never forget the comment section with my 3 favorite lines of:

"centuries of colonization and imperialism for spices and you STILL have no idea what it is? Smh."

"Wait until I tell you that rosemary comes from a shrub, pesto comes from pinecones and salt is a rock from the ground!

"UN-BAY-LEAF-ABLE"

#bay leaves #spice #cooking #stew

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afawnintheforest · 3 months

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Don't mind me saluting the bay leaves as I take them out of my chili and into the compost.

#natalie posts #it is the least they deserve #bay leaves #the real mvp #you wont see them but they make all the difference

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grossbabygoblin · 1 year

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