Bay leaves are one of the most popular spices used in the kitchens of thousands of Poles. This herb comes from southern Europe, but can also be found in northern parts of Africa and West Asia. The properties of bay leaf have been known since ancient times – its original use was medicine, and only after some time it began to be used as a spice. How To Use Bay Leaf To Get The Most Benefit From It?
The use of bay leaves
Bay leaves can be used both internally and externally. Laurel tea or infusion is very simple to prepare – just pour hot water over the crushed leaves and wait a few minutes to brew. Such infusions help to cleanse the body of toxins, improve digestion, and also support the health of the joints. However, there is a way to take bay leaves that is especially powerful and effective.
What’s the best form of taking bay leaves?
The oil is a concentrated form of the properties of bay leaves, therefore it brings the greatest benefits to the body. Consuming laurel oil in combination with turmeric oil in liquid form, rather than in capsule form, is more beneficial as the absorption of its active substances begins in the mouth. In order to create a good laurel oil, a meticulous selection of only the best, most mature bay leaves is required, which is why the oil is so effective.
Effect of oil of fresh bay leaves on the body
Laurel Oil is beneficial for bones and joints and supports the locomotor system. What’s more, it supports digestion, regulates the work of the intestines and has a positive effect on the liver. Another important advantage of this solution should not be forgotten – it has been proven that the consumption of fresh bay leaves supports the body’s immunity. Additionally, for many years, laurel has been used to improve circulation and blood pressure.
All these properties can be taken in concentrated form – in laurel oil, which is obtained from fresh bay leaves.
Advantages of using plants and herbs
For many centuries, herbal medicine and natural medicine has been an effective method for all kinds of diseases and ailments. However, in the twentieth century, there was a great chemistry of drugs and medicaments. The pros and cons of the ubiquitous pills are well known to all of us. However, one of the biggest problems of modern times is the resistance to antibiotics of many dangerous viruses and bacteria. That’s why natural ingredients are playing an increasingly important role again! All kinds of plants and herbs, more and more often come back into favor – they help in combating various ailments, at the same time they do not harm the body through chemistry that is ubiquitous nowadays.
Laurel Oil enriches our diet with the necessary polyphenols. These substances strengthen, among others: the liver, intestines and cardiovascular system as well they are used as rejuvenating agents. Polyphenols also increase the absorption and use of many vitamins, strengthen the immunity and efficiency of the body. They have a protective effect on blood vessels.
Science confirms the power of bay leaves
The Department of Pharmacy of the University of Salerno informs that bay oil contains as many as 55 biologically active substances with various effects on the body [1]. The positive properties are also confirmed by other universities, such as the Mustafa Kemal University in Turkey [2] or the Carthaginian University in Tunisia [3]
Author: Helena Leszczyńska
[1] Research source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28587201
[2] Research source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28587201/
[3] Research source https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26657812