The fresh dark-green leaves are used in tea preparation. It is known in the field of herbal medicine for its antibacterial, antifungal, anti-diabetes and anti-inflammatory properties.
The leaves are very aromatic and used as a spicing agent in cooking. Also, bay leaves are used as medicine to treat various health ailments in Ayurveda.
These leaves also contain many important chemical compounds, minerals, vitamins and essential oils like cineol (50%) eugenol, chavicol, acetyl eugenol, methyl eugenol, and ß-pinene, phellandrene, linalool, geraniol, and terpineol.
Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) is a perennial shrub belongs to the family laurel (Lauraceae). It has been cultivated throughout the European, tropical, subtropical, and Asian countries. It has been used for thousands of years for food flavoring, essential oil applications, and in traditional medicine.
Regular consumption of bay leaf in the form of spice mix or tea can provide good amounts of vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin A, natural antioxidants, dietary fiber and B-vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid and riboflavin. Regular consumption of 4 to 5 bay leaves will help in nervous system function, enzyme synthesis and regulating body metabolism.
Bay leaf contain anti-inflammatory agents. Drinking bay leaf tea can help relieve pain such as sprain, joint pains or even arthritis.
Bay leaves tea
Understanding Vitamins and Their Importance
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Vitamins are vital for human growth, maintenance, and overall health. The
following list encompasses essential vitamins:
1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
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