Most people use bay leaf as a culinary herb in soups and stews, but it has also had a centuries-old reputation as a medicinal herb. It is consumed raw, dried, and also brewed in warm water and taken as a diuretic. Bay leaves have astringent properties that stop secretions caused by infections. Laurel infusion can also cause a gag reflex, which may be necessary for infections. A 2006 study found that the wounds of rats given 200 mg of bay leaf extract healed much faster. In 2011, as a result of another study, this effect was explained. Bay leaf extract has antimicrobial activity against the most common pathogenic microorganisms, including Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus fuming, Candida albicans, etc.
There are several types of plants that are called bay leaves. However, the true bay leaf is Laurus nobilis (Noble laurel). The leaves of other Lavrushka plants do not have medicinal properties, and many of them can be toxic. Bay leaves are great for digestion and help treat problems like heartburn and flatulence. Hot decoction of bay leaf relieves many digestive disorders, including constipation, irregular bowel movements.
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