Bay is used as a rubefacient and as a treatment for rheumatic disorders, gastric ulcers, amenorrhea, colic, polyps, cancer, and spasms. Bay fruits are used in the treatment of uterine fi broids, cirrhosis, and joint pain (Duke, 2003). Bay has been used as a repellent for cockroaches (Verma et al, 1981), and as a cooling herb.Therapeutic use of bay is uncommon.
