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bay laurel
Laurel, a small evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Lauraceae in the family Lauraceae. There are many people who do not know it, but they do not know that it has entered human society for more than two thousand years, it is the embodiment of Apollo's lovers, it is a wreath dedicated to the victor and the monarch, and it is the true body of the spice of fragrant leaves in the hot pot.
Native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, its leaves have a spicy and strong bitter taste, but after drying, they will turn into a fresh and aromatic breath, and are used as a spice in the place of origin for soups, meat, vegetables, stews, with a stomach-strengthening effect. Laurel through the Silk Road through Central Asia and West Asia into the mainland, in addition to as a fragrant leaf, itself is a high-grade landscape plant, can adsorb harmful substances in the air, beautiful shape, resistant to pruning, often will be trimmed into a variety of shapes and placed in the garden, such as pagodas, columns, lollipops and other shapes, quite interesting, potted plants also have a good ornamental effect, very popular with flower friends.
In addition to the visible effects of spices and landscapes, laurel is also glowing in the invisible places. Laurel skin can be extracted from a substance - laurool, it can be used in the manufacture of cosmetics and detergents, play a role in producing rich foam, strong degreasing, etc., you can look at the home shampoo, shower gel, etc., most of you can see laureth sulfate sodium and other lauryl alcohol preparations. Although these substances have now been prepared from coconut, petroleum, etc., laurosol has not changed its name because of this, and its contribution has been preserved.
bay laurel
This plant has long affected every aspect of human life
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Source: Shanghai Municipal Greening and Cityscape Publicity and Education Center
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