Laurel essential oil (which should never be used internally) is often used in the form of ointments to combat muscle aches or pains. Its action would also be beneficial on rheumatic pains. Leaf decoctions added to bath water are also said to soothe aching limbs.
In the form of a leaf poultice, the laurel sauce would reduce the pain associated with wasp or bee stings.
The laurel sauce would also have interesting properties on the urinary tract since it would tone the bladder and according to Dioscorides (1st century AD), it would eliminate kidney stones. Still according to Discoride, its bark would also relieve liver ailments.
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