NATURAL
MEDICINE

In Europe, bay leaf is usually used in cooking due to its aromatic and fragrant properties. With such a rich history, bay laurel has also found purpose as a medicinal herb, and research has shown it to be effective against a variety of maladies.

Lemongrass essential oil has powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Native to Asia and Africa, lemongrass is used in massage, steam inhalation and diffusing due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect.

Turmeric is a spice we all know for its bright yellow color, and for being a major ingredient in curry powder. Apart from being used for culinary purposes, turmeric also has a long history of being used in natural and traditional medicine. In the last decade, turmeric has garnered special attention due its active ingredient curcumin that has shown to exhibit quite powerful biological and medicinal properties.

Chamomile is a staple of traditional natural medicine. It has been used for thousands of years, some research suggesting that even the cavemen have been including it in their diet. Though primarily used as sleep aid and to help with digestive issues, chamomile has many other medicinal uses and properties, which makes it handy to keep it in our cupboard.

Aromatherapy has been a part of our natural medicine for thousands of years, and today with modern science proving its health benefits, essential oils are becoming a part of our everyday life. But before we go shopping for essential oils, we need to understand what they can be used for, and if too much of a good thing can be harmful.