Tremendous Health Benefits Of Burning Bay Leaves (Video & Pictures)

May Help Fight Fungal Infections/Aid Wound Healing Studies highlight the antifungal properties of bay leaf, especially against Candida infection. The leaf can prevent the adhesion of Candida to the cell walls, thereby keeping it from penetrating the membrane. More studies are needed to better understand how bay leaf can work to fight fungal infections. In rat studies, bay leaf was found to contribute to better wound healing than the control. Though it didn't fare better than Allamanda (a perennial shrub used in traditional medicine) in terms of healing wounds, it did show beneficial effects.