Bay leaves belong to the laurel family with about 25,000 species worldwide and contain citric acid, tannins, flavonoids, steroids and essential oils. Although they are often used to flavor soups, stews, and various dishes, bay leaves have additional beneficial properties that are not widely known.
Bay leaf surprisingly, smoking bay leaves releases a chemical compound that, according to scientific studies, has a calming effect on the brain and effectively reduces anxiety. In addition, bay leaves act as natural anti-inflammatories, soothe joints and regulate blood circulation thanks to their vasoconstrictive effect.
Preparing a herbal tea from bay leaves can quickly relieve migraines or headaches. What if we took bay leaves and infused them in a glass of oil? The result will take your breath away.
The combination of oil and bay leaves provides immediate benefits to the body. This experience has gained popularity as more and more people discover the benefits of putting bay leaves in a jar filled with oil. The main reason? It is very effective in treating joint pain by taking advantage of the natural anti-inflammatory properties of bay leaves, which reduce inflammation, especially in the joints.
