The impressive health benefits of some plants make them amazing natural remedies for numerous health issues. Without a doubt, Mother Nature has every answer that out health needs and gives us the perfect alternatives to pharmaceuticals.
One of those plants is Laurel (Sweet bay) which is often used as a food seasoning, but apparently, however, not many people are aware of the most important use of this plant. The best part is that you can easily find it in any health food stores or even markets.
The leaves of Laurel are extremely healthy, and posses the following medicinal properties:
1. Laurel leaves have antibacterial and antifungal properties. Use a warm compress with the infusion of bay leaves to cure skin infections.
2. To rejuvenate the body and relieve muscle pain, cook 5 laurel leaves in 1 liter of water and add it to the water in the bathtub. Soak in this bath for 15 minutes.
3. Laurel leaves can improve insulin sensitivity and are useful in regulating blood sugar. This makes Laurel a great herb of choice for those who deal with diabetes or simply want a little more help to keep blood sugar under control.
4. In case of arthritis rub laurel oil on inflamed joints, and that will help reduce pain.
5. Laurel leaves help in digestion, eliminating flatulence and colic. It helps people who have stomach ulcers.
6. The consumption of Laurel leaves as tea can help relieve the symptoms of coughs, colds, flu or other respiratory infections. For this, consume a cup of tea from bay leaves every day and apply warm compresses on the chest with an infusion of bay leaves.
7. Laurel leaves also strengthen capillary walls in the heart and the body’s extremities and can help to eliminate bad cholesterol from the cardiovascular system.
8. Laurel leaves help to lower the levels of stress hormones in the body. Stress hormones can be dangerous for long-term health, so Laurel leaves can help you stay calm and reduce anxiety and insomnia moments.
9. These leaves can be used when washing your hair to solve the problem with dandruff.
10. You can even use the laurel leaves as a natural insect repellent.
In order to enjoy its health benefits, drink Laurel leaves as a tea. Here is how to prepare it:
Ingredients:
- A handful of dried Laureth leaves
- 2 cups of water
Instructions:
Add the dried leaves as soon as the water boils, and cook them for several minutes. Then, remove the pot from heat, cover it, and leave it too cool. Strain, and sweeten it with some organic honey. For best results, drink the laurel tea twice daily, in the morning, and in the evening.
