Laurel: a plant symbol of glory and wisdom, but also an excellent aromatic herb rich in properties. Have you ever drunk the bay leaf tea? Here's how it is prepared and the many benefits it offers
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There are several plants that we appreciate and commonly use, among them laurel, known above all as an aromatic plant capable of flavoring food. Today, however, we want to talk not so much about the characteristics of bay leaves as a condiment but about the benefits they offer to our body.
Laurel, benefits and uses
Bay leaves rich in active ingredients can be useful in different circumstances and produce a series of beneficial effects in our body:
- Remineralize the body: this plant provides a good dose of vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, calcium and potassium.
- Joint pain and inflammation: bay leaves act as a natural pain reliever and antirheumatic. For this purpose, 5 bay leaves can be boiled in 1 liter of water and then added to the bathtub. You can dive for about 15 minutes to relieve muscle pain. If, on the other hand, it is a question of pain due to arthritis, laurel oil can be used on inflamed joints.
- Bacteria and fungi: the leaves of this plant boast antibacterial and antifungal properties. Even externally, a warm compress made with an infusion of bay leaves can help treat skin infections.
- High blood sugar: laurel can help improve insulin sensitivity and therefore regulate blood sugar.
- Helps digestion: this plant is able to support the work of the stomach at the same time eliminating flatulence and colitis.
- Cough, cold, flu: an infusion of laurel can help relieve the symptoms of seasonal flu or respiratory tract infections thanks to the expectorant effect of this plant. You can drink the infusion but also apply it in the form of a hot compress on the chest.
- Insomnia: laurel has a relaxing effect on the body. A herbal tea made from these leaves can also be used in case of insomnia.
- Blood circulation: Laurel contains lauric, linoleic and oleic acids, these compounds are of great help to regulate blood circulation and to treat arteriosclerosis.
- Premenstrual syndrome: bay leaves are anti-inflammatory and can also help in case of pain due to the menstrual cycle. They also contribute to regularization.
- Detoxify: bay leaf is a good natural remedy to cleanse and detoxify the liver. The active ingredients present in the leaves also have hepatoprotective properties.
- Dandruff: the laurel infusion can be used as a last rinse for the hair in order to keep the problem of dandruff away.
- Insects: bay leaf is also an excellent repellent. In this case, the dry leaves must be used directly to be scattered in the areas most at risk of insects.
How to prepare bay leaf tea
The best way to take advantage of bay leaves is to drink tea or, better still, herbal tea. Preparing it is really very simple, in fact you only need:
- 30 grams of dried bay leaves
- water
Boil the water and add the dried leaves, leave on the stove for a few minutes then turn off and cover the saucepan letting the drink rest until it has cooled. At that point, just filter and serve. If you want to improve the taste ofbay leaf infusion a natural sweetener can be used.
A variant is then prepared by adding dried lemon peel (coming from untreated lemons) which is boiled together with bay leaves. It would be preferable to take this "magical" drink in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening before going to sleep.
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Other beneficial herbal teas:
- Herbal teas for colds and flu
- Ginger herbal tea
- Herbal tea with fennel
- Detox herbal tea
- Thyme herbal tea
