Fatigue, anxiety, infection and digestive problems, these are the most common problems we encounter today. Fortunately Mother Nature is always at the service of our well-being. You simply burn a bay leaf in your home and notice all its benefits on your health.
According to a survey, 19% of people feel stressed most of the time. To address this and other lifestyle-related illnesses, there are natural foods and tricks that make life easier. The bay leaves are very effective in this regard. Beyond its refined taste, this plant will help you to relieve your stress, to fight against infections and inflammations, to improve your digestion and it has many other virtues on health.
Here is a list of benefits of bay leaves:
1 - Fighting Stress and Fatigue: This plant is very effective in managing stress. It has a relaxing effect, it lowers blood pressure, promotes sleep and relaxes the muscles. To take advantage of its anti-stress effect, take a bay leaf and burn it in your room or in your favorite room at home. Leave the room for about ten minutes. When you come back, breathe deeply into the odor of the laurel. You will notice a calm atmosphere created by the release of a vegetable essence.
2 - Release respiratory tract : Bay Leaves contain myrcene and eugenol which, when burned, can cleanse the lungs and relieve breathing. You can also try to massage your breast with bay leaves oil, it is a very good way to treat asthma and some allergies. The Bay Leaves relieve coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis and flu-like conditions.
3 - Regenerate the skin and the hair: The bay leaves nourishes and softens the skin and restores the hydrolipidic film of the epidermis. A local application of the mixture of bay leaves oil and jojoba oil helps to cleanse the oily skin and the scalp. This mixture helps disinfect wounds and soothe skin irritations. In addition, bay leaves can be used for massage and rinse water to fight dandruff and make hair shine.
4 - Against diabetes: They are very effective in the fight against type 2 diabetes. A study published by the University of Agriculture in Pakistan has shown that consumption of 3 grams of bay leaves per day can decrease glucose. bay leaves can also reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
5-Improve digestion: In infusion, bay leaves can be used to fight flatulence, reduce spasms, bloating, difficult digestions (their bitter taste promotes the secretion of bile). This plant is perfect for fighting heartburn resulting from poor digestion.
6 - Help in heart health: The bay leaves contain caffeic acid which is an organic compound that strengthens the capillaries in the heart. They also reduce cholesterol levels. This plant regulates the blood circulation and therefore limits the risk of cerebral haemorrhages.
7 - Fight against joint inflammations: In 2003, a study showed that the bay leaves has anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve pain. The essential oil of bay leaves can be used locally to treat joint pain, arthritis, rheumatism, sprains and knotted muscles. The bay leaves can also be used as an infusion.
8 - Calming infections of the urinary tract: Bay leaves have antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, which eliminates infections and toxins. They are also known for their diuretic properties.
Good to know !
- The bay leaves infusion calms the toothache (anesthesia of the teeth sore). To prepare this infusion, you will need 2g of bay for 100ml of boiling water, to be taken after the meal.
- The bay leaves is very rich in antioxidants and organic compounds, such as catechins, linalol, parthenolide, phytonutrients. It is effective in fighting the formation of cancer cells in the body and helps in improving the immune system.
- Warning ! Bay leaves should not be confused with oleander and oleander, which are very dangerous for medicinal use.