Bay leaf, the treatment of which few imagine, is a very popular seasoning, without which many dishes can not do. But in fact, due to its many useful properties, it is rather highly appreciated by traditional and traditional medicine.
The treatment with bay leaf became possible due to its rich chemical composition - the leaves of laurel contain essential oils, which give it a specific aroma known to all. Still bay leaves include trace elements, tannins and volatile, which have antibacterial properties. Also in the bay leaf in small quantities there are some organic acids: valerianic, acetic and caproic.
In medicine, it is especially appreciated for its antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory effect. Used to stimulate immunity, as well as a natural sedative bay leaf. Treatment is also based on its astringent and diuretic properties. It improves digestion and appetite, reduces blood sugar.
In folk medicine, they do not use branches, not roots, but the bay leaf itself. Treatment can be carried out as a decoction, as well as ointment, cream and soap based on it, due to antibacterial properties. For example, a decoction of bay leaves is used to cleanse the body - this is due to its ability to dissolve and remove excess salts. To prepare a decoction, you need 1.5-2 stacks. water to take 27-30 bay leaves. Pour them with boiling water and insist overnight broth in a thermos. They drink it 3 days in a row in small sips, but at this time it is advisable to exclude the consumption of alcohol and various meat products, it will be much more useful to eat vegetables. Contraindications to cleansing the body with decoctions of bay leaves are breastfeeding and pregnancy.
A less concentrated tincture of bay leaf (only 1-2 tablespoons of chopped leaves per 400 ml of water) is used for acute respiratory infections (sore throats, colds), elevated blood sugar, and food poisoning. A decoction of bay leaves greatly enhances immunity.
Treatment with parsley (this name is popularly used) can be carried out with the help of ointments. To prepare such laurel oil, you need to grind 1 pack of leaves, pour 200 ml of vegetable oil and mix. Insist this week. Then strain and gently rub into the skin with bruises, dislocations, cuts and sprains. Laurel oil also helps soothe pain. 10-12 drops with milk or tea can be drunk with a disease of chronic cholecystitis (2-3 r. / Day).
In folk medicine, a bay leaf is also used to combat undesirable, excessive sweating of the lower extremities and an unpleasant odor. To do this, make an infusion of 25-40 leaves in the foot bath. It is necessary to do such baths every evening for about 10 minutes.
Bad breath can also remove bay leaf. Treatment of gum disease occurs as follows: sheets of laurel need to be chewed a couple of times a day, and after that it is advisable not to eat or drink for an hour.
You can still apply bay leaves with bee stings - its healing and anti-inflammatory properties will be very helpful. Lavrushka sewn into the pillow will help with insomnia.
Treatment of sinusitis with bay leaf
To cure sinusitis with this plant, you need to take 6-7 bay leaves and gauze 30 × 30 cm in size, folded in four layers. Using a pestle and mortar, grind the bay leaf into powder. Pour this raw material with 100 ml of boiled water and cover tightly. Let it brew well (about 7 minutes) and bring to full readiness, preferably in a water bath (about 30 minutes). Add this broth to the initial volume. Then lower the cheesecloth into a hot potion and cover with a lid so that the cheesecloth is richly soaked. Then get the gauze and carefully place it near the nose. When it dries, soak it again with broth and repeat the procedure again. It usually takes 3-4 weeks to fully recover. But every time you definitely need to cook a fresh broth.