We know you love bay leaves to flavour your dishes. What’s more, they also add fragrance to dishes, which is why it is an integral part of many dishes. But did you know it’s also good for your health?
This culinary herb is also known for its age-old medicinal properties and various health benefits. Bay leaves are found to possess anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, all of which can help to manage certain health conditions. Even Ayurveda considers this herb as an effective home remedy to cure various ailments.
Ready to know the health benefits of bay leaf?
1. Relieve anxiety
Regular consumption of bay leaves promotes a state of relaxation and allows us to sleep better and longer. This plant has a calming effect on the nervous system and even just its aroma is enough to immediately feel better. prepare an infusion by boiling 3 bay leaves in 250 ml of water and drink before going to sleep.
2. Against wrinkles .
Bay leaf is very effective in removing wrinkles, especially if you have dry skin. You can use bay herbal tea as a facial tonic: prepare it by boiling 5 bay leaves in half a liter of water and apply the solution on your cleansed face.
3. Straight hair.
Laurel also offers wonderful properties for the hair and is able to make it softer and smoother. Cook bay leaves in water for 20 minutes, then apply to your hair as a compress before using shampoo.
4. Dandruff and hair loss.
A rinse with bay leaf tea is one of the best remedies for dandruff and hair loss. Bay leaf stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, promoting hair regrowth. Apply it immediately after washing your hair.
5. Shinier hair.
Laurel tea helps make hair slightly darker, giving it brown and shiny highlights. Apply it for 15 minutes before rinsing with water only.
6. Against lice
Bay leaves are also very effective against lice. Cook 50 grams of bay leaves in 400 ml of water until the liquid has reduced by half. Drain, let cool and apply to hair for about 3 hours before rinsing.
7. Insect repellent .
Mosquitoes and flies hate the smell of bay leaves and stay away from them. You can sprinkle bay leaves around your home or apply a few drops of bay oil to busy areas or entry points for these pesky insects.
