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Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis) as a tool for helping with Bruising
Evidence
inferred from vulnerary action
5 sources supporting Bay Leaf for Bruising. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's vulnerary (wound healing) action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Effects of Laurus nobilis Leaf Extract on Healing of Experimentally Induced Wounds in Rabbits
View source In experimentally induced open wounds in rabbits, topical Laurus nobilis leaf extract accelerated wound contraction and epithelialisation compared with controls, demonstrating a vulnerary wound-healing effect of bay laurel.