Laurel Berry
Part of the plant: Fruit
Origin: Syria
Benefits
Laurel berries offer a beneficial oil for the skin. Its purifying and regenerating properties make it an excellent remedy for improving the skin's condition. Naturally antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial, laurel is used to treat skin conditions.History
Laurel is a shrub commonly found in the Mediterranean and was a symbol of glory and victory for the ancient Greeks. According to the legend, in order to escape the attentions of Apollo, Daphne asked her father to hide her, and he turned her into a laurel bush. This bush became the sacred tree of Apollo and laurel crowns were worn by warriors.
