Bay leaf : A simple soothing bay leaf tea to boost immune function
INGREDIENTS – BAY LEAF TEA:
4-5 dried bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick (1 tspn ground cinnamon)
1 liter of water
PROCEDURE- BAY LEAF TEA:
Add leaves and cinnamon to the water and simmer for about 20 minutes. And allow them to steep and drink by adding honey.
HEALTH BENEFITS AND USES OF BAY LEAF TEA:
Pleasantly aromatic bay leaf is one of the well-recognized culinary leaf-spices in use since the earliest times. Botanically, bay tree belongs to the family of Lauraceae, in the genus; Laurus. It is thought to have originated in Asia Minor region, from where it distributed to all over the Mediterranean region and other parts of Asia. Scientific name: Laurus nobilis. (In karnataka it is called as paththa or pulav leaf and in Tamilnadu Brinji ilai.)
1.NUTRIENT PACKED: Bay leaves offer us a healthy dose of Vitamin A, C, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium and Iron.
2.BAY LEAVES SOOTHE BODY ACHES: It relieve sore muscles and rejuvenate the body.
3.EASE JOINT PAIN FOR ARTHRITIS: Rubbing bay leaf oil on inflamed joints reduces pain.
4.BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE: May improve insulin sensitivity and are helpful in regulating blood sugar. This makes them a great herb of choice for those dealing with diabetes or simply wanting a little more help getting blood sugar under control.
5.AID IN DIGESTION: Said to boost appetite, help with gastric diseases and reduce flatulence.
6.REDUCE CONGESTION: Consuming bay leaf in a tea can help ease the symptoms of coughs and colds as they help to clear congestion.
7.SCALP HEALTHY: A decoction, as outlined above, can also be used as a post- shampoo hair rinse to keep the scalp healthy.
8.PROTECT HEART HEALTH: Caffeic acid and rutin are both important organic compounds, found in bay leaves, that enhance our heart health. Rutin strengthens capillary walls in the heart and the body’s extremities, while caffeic acid can help eliminate LDL or bad cholesterol from the cardiovascular system.
9.REDUCE ANXIETY & STRESS: Linalool is often associated with thyme & basil, but it is also present in bay leaves. This compound can help lower the level of stress hormones in the body. Excess stress hormones can be dangerous for long term health, so bay leaves can help you calm down and remain relaxed even in your anxiety moments.
10.IMMUNE SUPPORTIVE
Dr.Nandhini V. Mohan & Dr Venkataramana Hegde
Veda wellness center
Nisarga Mane Sirsi
Uttarakannada District Ph: 9597019032/ 9448729434 Email : nisargamane6@gmail.com
