Evidence supporting the use of: Bayleaf
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) has been used in traditional medicine and folklore for various ailments, but its application for "emotional sensitivity" is rooted primarily in tradition rather than scientific research. In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, bay leaves were associated with protection, clarity, and purification, often used in rituals to ward off negative energies or to promote calmness and emotional balance. Some traditional herbalists have suggested the aromatic qualities of bay leaves may help soothe nerves or anxiety when used as incense or in baths.
However, these uses are largely anecdotal and based on cultural beliefs rather than empirical evidence. There is a lack of clinical studies or scientific trials demonstrating that bay leaf or its constituents have a direct effect on emotional sensitivity, mood regulation, or psychological well-being. While bay leaf contains some bioactive compounds such as cineole and linalool, which have shown mild anxiolytic or sedative effects in other plant sources, no robust research specifically connects bay leaf to emotional sensitivity management.
In summary, while bay leaf's use for emotional sensitivity has roots in traditional practices and symbolism, there is minimal scientific evidence to support its effectiveness for this specific condition.
Other ingredients used for Emotional Sensitivity
AcaciaAconite
Albizia
amber
Amor seco
Angelica
anise
ashwagandha
basil
bayleaf
betony
blackthorn
Bombax
borneol
bасора
chamomile
commiphora
Coptis chinensis
dodder
dragonhead
European five-finger grass
fennel
Ficus religiosa
forsythia
frankincense
fringed pink
Fuchsia
gastrodia
Greek mountain tea
Indian frankincense
jujube
Kokilaksha
L-theanine
lemongrass
Ligusticum
linalool
Litsea
Lycopodium
magnesium
mallow
Milk
Monkey flower
nut grass
omega-3 fatty acids
passionflower
paw paw
peony
Pulsatilla
Purple Monkeyflower
Rhodiola
rosemary
rue
Sagebrush
Sandy Everlasting
Scleranthus annus
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Sichuan Lovage
siler root
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Spikenard
St. John's Wort
star of Bethlehem
sweet flag
Sweet Orange alcohol
Valerian root
Vervain
Violet
vitamin B6
Waterhyssop
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by bayleaf
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Belching
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Stones
