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Bay Leaves (Laurus nobilis) are one of the best-known incense substances of antiquity. The evergreen Mediterranean shrub was sacred to Apollo, the god of the sun, prophecy and the arts. As an incense, the dried leaves release a spicy, fresh-herbaceous and slightly camphor-like fragrance.

The Pythia at Delphi is said to have inhaled bay laurel vapours in order to fall into a trance and speak oracles. Bay was the symbol of victory, purity and prophecy. As an incense it is used for rituals to strengthen intuition and divination, for protection rituals and to attract success and recognition.

Use: Place dried leaves on incense charcoal. Spicy, clear-aromatic fragrance.