Laurel History
The Laurel tree’s history is firmly rooted in ancient Greek mythology.
Apollo, the god of all things creative, fell in love with Daphne, the daughter of the river god Peneus. Desperate for her to return his love, Apollo chased Daphne, who wanted nothing to do with him. After running from him
for days, she called to her father for help. The earth opened and before Apollo could reach her, he saw Daphne’s waving hair change into leaves. He saw her
arms become branches; her skin change to delicate bark; and her face turn into a treetop with pink flowers. Her father had transformed her into a laurel tree. Apollo embraced the branches and gathered the leaves and made them into a crown.
Laurel became a much-revered plant in Roman times,
and a wreath made from the leaves became a mark of excellence or a symbol of wisdom for athletes and poets.
Laurel Oil Benefits
• Helps strengthen, purify and balance the skin.
• Rich in vitamin E, it moisturizes and softens even
the most sensitive skin.
• Promotes calm, mental clarity and rest.
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—Lynn