Any woman is familiar with the laurel leaf as a fragrant spice suitable for almost all dishes. In this article, we will examine what the laurel leaf in folk medicine is known for and how it can be used in the treatment of diseases.
How useful is the bay leaf?
This plant is virtually a panacea for many diseases. The properties of the bay leaves impress with their variety:
- eliminates tumors in the digestive system, especially effective decoction of laurel leaves in tumors of the spleen and pancreas;
- quickly and painlessly cleanses the liver and bile ducts;
- heals abscesses, helps to dissect furuncles;
- relieves pain in joints ;
- it relieves inflammation and reduces swelling;
- restores the immune system;
- dissolves stones in the bladder and promotes excretion of sand and salts from the kidneys;
- has an antitoxic effect on poisoning by various types of poisons;
- helps with sciatica inflammation;
- well anesthetizes with bone diseases;
- has a beneficial effect on the digestive system even with chronic bowel diseases;
- restores the functioning of the thyroid gland and normalizes the production of the hormone TSH.
The use of bay leaf is due to its high content of phytoncides and natural antibiotics. In addition, the leaves of this plant are rich in curative essential oils.
Cleaning of vessels with bay leaf
It is necessary to boil 6 large leaves of laurel in 300 ml of pure water. After boiling the solution, it should be held on low heat for 5 minutes, then insist the broth in the thermos for 5-6 hours. The received medicine should be taken 3 days, drinking 3-4 sips at a time. The number of receptions should not exceed 5-6 doses of decoction.
When cleaning vessels with bay leaves, it is desirable to adhere to a healthy diet, limit alcohol consumption.
Cleaning of joints with bay leaf
Make a decoction according to the previous recipe, only in this case it is necessary to use 30 sheets of laurel. The finished solution should be filtered and poured into a glass container after infusion. Within 3 days you need to take the medicine every half hour for 3 drinks. After a week, you should repeat the course of treatment.
During the intake of the drug, it is necessary to enrich the diet with fresh vegetables and dietary meat (poultry, beef), and also monitor the normal functioning of the intestine.
Cleansing joints can be done once every 9 weeks, then - once every 12 months if necessary.
Bay leaf: treatment for genyantritis
Insist 5 bay leaves in a glass of boiling water for 20 minutes. To soak the gauze napkin with the received solution and to impose on a nose and a forehead, to remove after the napkin will cool down. Repeat the procedure until the broth becomes warm.
It is advisable to do the compress daily before bedtime until the condition improves (5-7 days).
Treatment of diathesis with bay leaf
In 150 ml of water add 2 large leaves of laurel, bring to a boil. Insist broth 60-80 minutes, cool. The resulting solution wipe the affected skin every hour.
This recipe very well helps with diathesis in children , especially in the area of the cheeks and chin.
Treatment of diabetes with laurel leaf
Reduce blood sugar for a short while
- in 2 liters of water, boil 10 leaves of laurel;
- to insist 2 weeks in a dark cool place, preferably in glass or enamelware;
- strain the tincture, squeeze the leaves;
- for 40-45 minutes before each meal, you should drink a heated broth for 100 g, if the sugar level does not exceed 10 percent. At higher rates, you need to take a glass of medicine.
After 3 months of treatment, you need to take a break for 4 weeks, after which the course can be repeated.