A Healthy You
The Benefits of Bay Leaves
The bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used in cooking. It can be used whole or in a dried or ground form.
Drinking bay leaf water is good for you as it is an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins and other essential minerals. In addition, drinking bay leaf water can improve your immune system, increase body metabolism and can help reduce one's weight.
1. Treat digestive disorders and help eliminate -
-
Lumps
-
Heartburn
-
Acidity
-
Constipation
2. Hot bay tea regulates bowel movements -
-
lowers blood sugar
-
is an antioxidant
3. By eating them, or by drinking bay leaf tea for a month, the body can produce insulin
4. Eliminates bad cholesterol and relieves the body of triglycerides.
5. Useful in treating colds, flu and severe coughs, as it is a rich source of vitamin "C"
6. You can boil the leaves and inhale steam to get rid of phlegm and reduce the severity of coughs
7. Protects the heart from seizures and strokes, as they contain cardiovascular protective compounds
8. Rich in acids such as caffeic acid, quercetin, eugenol and Bartolini, Substances that prevent the formation of cancer cells in the body
9. Eliminates insomnia and anxiety. If taken before bed, helps you relax and sleep peacefully.
10. Drinking a cup of boiled bay leaves twice a day breaks down kidney stones and cures infections.