The Story of Bay
Bay
Botanical Herb
Laurus nobilis
Bay has been revered since ancient times as a botanical of protection, wisdom and intention. Sacred to Apollo in Ancient Greece, its evergreen leaves became symbols of victory and inspiration, woven into laurel crowns for poets and champions.
In folklore and ritual, bay is associated with purification, prosperity and manifestation. A traditional practice is to write a wish or intention on a leaf before burning it, allowing the smoke to symbolically carry it out into the world.
Bay has also been connected with intuition and insight, with leaves traditionally placed beneath pillows to encourage dreams and clarity. Its enduring symbolism reminds us to focus our intentions and trust in the path ahead.
Within the Apothecary
Bay is one of the guiding botanicals of the Close to Earth Apothecary. Valued for its ability to unite intention with action, it appears throughout our creations wherever courage, wisdom, abundance, and purposeful new beginnings are being honoured.
"Plant the intention. Trust the unfolding. Walk your path with wisdom."