Bay leaves are known today mainly for their culinary properties, but they also have unsuspected health benefits.
They contain vitamins A, C, B and PP, minerals such as selenium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, copper but also tannins, dietary fiber, organic acids and essential oils. The bay leaf is rich in linalool and cineole, camphor and limonene, according to gradinadelegume.ro.
In traditional medicine, bay leaves are used to treat several ailments.
1. Cold and flu – strengthening the immune system, against viral infections.
2. Joint pain and rheumatism – anti-inflammatory properties, soothes joint pain.
3. Disorders of the function of the stomach and intestines – heartburn, gas, constipation, gastritis.
4. Headaches – reducing the intensity of headaches and calming the nervous system.
5. Fatigue and insomnia – improving sleep quality and reducing fatigue.
6. Bronchitis and cough – expectorant properties and helps to improve breathing.
7. Diabetes – helps lower blood sugar levels and improves metabolism.
8. High blood pressure – lowers blood pressure and improves cardiovascular health.
9. Neuralgia – helps reduce pain in neuralgia and other neurological disorders.
10. Eczema and other skin diseases – helps reduce skin inflammation and itching.
11. Arrhythmia – helps improve heart rhythm and manage arrhythmias.
2023-09-13 18:00:01
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