The use of bay leaves as a medicine against joint diseases

Arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, bursitis are common diseases that reduce the quality of life and can lead to disability. These ailments are manifested by discomfort, pain, decreased joint mobility, and swelling. To relieve unpleasant symptoms and avoid dangerous complications of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, you need to start treatment in the early stages. Then you can get by with conservative methods.

As part of complex therapy, you can use folk remedies, for example, bay leaf. This plant contains beneficial substances that have a beneficial effect on the entire body. Bay leaf for joints helps speed up tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, swelling, and accelerates the elimination of salts. But in order for products with laurel to bring only benefits, you need to know how to use it correctly.

Medicinal properties of laurel

Treatment of joints with bay leaves is quite popular among fans of traditional therapy. With the help of these inconspicuous-looking leaves, you can get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of serious diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Of course, bay leaf cannot replace traditional therapy, but in the initial stages of illness, in combination with medications, diet, and physiotherapy, it allows you to restore normal functionality of the joint.

Laurel is effective for arthritis, arthrosis, gout, osteochondrosis, bursitis and other diseases.

The healing properties of laurel are due to its rich composition:

• Phytoncides destroy pathogenic microorganisms and weaken the inflammatory process.
• Tannins help with pain, inflammation, swelling, accumulation of salts in joints, and impaired mobility.
• Thanks to oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acid, laurel neutralizes the effects of free radicals and strengthens the immune system.
• Cineol is a powerful antiseptic that has long been used to treat inflammatory diseases.
• Formic and acetic acids also inhibit the activity of pathogenic microbes.

In addition, bay leaf is rich in zinc, selenium, iron, potassium, copper, and manganese. It contains vitamins C, A, and group B.

The benefits of the plant have long been proven, so it is actively used in folk and official medicine.

Reference. Bay leaf normalizes the concentration of glucose in the blood. It helps defeat liver cancer. It is used for diseases of the genitourinary organs.

External tincture based on ammonia and laurel leaves

The most powerful remedy in the arsenal of traditional medicine is a homemade tincture with the addition of ammonia. If you start using this recipe in the initial stages of an exacerbation, then the signs of deterioration quickly stop and the disease ceases to bother the patient (with the exception of autoimmune reactions, which are controlled by the use of immunosuppressants).

Homemade alcohol tinctures with ammonia quickly stop inflammation, relieve swelling and exhibit an analgesic effect. This remedy has virtually no contraindications, but if the patient has increased sensitivity of the skin to the mixture, which is manifested by burning and redness, then it is better to refuse the drug.

To prepare the remedy, you need to mix the crushed main ingredient (25 grams) with 100 ml of ammonia. The drug is infused for a week in the refrigerator, in a tightly sealed container, shaken periodically. Next, the mixture is filtered and subsequently stored in a cool place, protected from light.

Homemade recipes for joint pain

If the pain is severe, it is better to apply compresses: a cloth soaked in warm liquid, preheated, is applied to the sore joint at night, wrapping it on top in plastic film to enhance the anti-inflammatory effect. Wearing duration is up to 8 hours. The procedure must be carried out once a day. The course of treatment is up to 10 days. If necessary, the course of therapy is repeated after 2-3 weeks.

Laurel decoctions

To stop the inflammatory process, pain, cleanse the joints and restore their mobility, you need to carry out two-stage therapy. First, decoctions based on laurel are used, and then medicines with calcium, as well as chondroprotectors. This speeds up the restoration of the cartilage pad.

Bay decoction relieves inflammation and joint pain

To prepare the decoction, prepare an enamel pan. 400 ml water, 5 g leaves. Pour water over the leaves, put on fire, and when it boils, keep for another 5 minutes.

Reference. Boiling helps get rid of essential oils that interfere with kidney function.

Then remove the pan from the heat and cover with a lid to let the broth steep. After 3 hours, the product is filtered, divided into 12 equal portions, and consumed within 12 hours in small sips. You cannot drink everything at once, as the risk of gastric hemorrhage increases. The treatment course lasts 3 days.

After 20 days after the end of the first course, the drug is taken again. However, before this you need to cleanse your intestines and gallbladder. This is what the first stage of treatment looks like.

Compresses for gout to relieve swelling

At the second stage, it is necessary to restore the bones and cartilage of the joints. To do this, you can take eggshells, which are first ground in a blender or coffee grinder. Take powder with gelatin, ½ tbsp. spoon, washed down with mineral water with silicon. The duration of the course is 4 weeks, then calcium and gelatin are taken every other day in the same dosage.

The plant-based product helps to dilate blood vessels, normalizes blood flow, due to which the joints are cleaned with bay leaves. Subsequently, pain and inflammation are reduced. During the course, the patient must adjust the diet: it is necessary to avoid fried, fatty, spicy, salty foods, smoked foods, and perishable confectionery products. Honey will help improve the taste of the broth.

Cleaning of bone joints is carried out using a simpler decoction:

• Fill ½ pack of bay leaf with 350 ml of water.
• Place the liquid on the fire and boil for 5–7 minutes.
• Strain the liquid and pour into a thermos, leave for 4 hours.

Then the medicine is divided into several equal portions and taken throughout the day. On the second day, the procedure must be repeated. As in the previous recipe, drink the liquid for 3 days, then take a break for a week and repeat the course again.

Important. The main rule when taking laurel decoction is systematicity. Treatment is carried out throughout the year with an interval of 3 months. Then once a year. The most effective therapy will be in the spring and summer.

An infusion of laurel is easier to prepare and acts like a decoction. This remedy has a more delicate effect on the joints, so it is better to use it for prevention.

Recipe:

1. Pour 600 ml of boiling water over 10 leaves.
2. Wrap the container and leave for 2-3 hours.
3. Then the liquid is filtered and 50 g of honey is added.

Take the medicine 100 ml 3 times in 24 hours. The frequency of administration is the same as for the decoction.

To prevent joint pathologies, it is recommended to prepare tea with laurel and other plants. To do this, chop 5 leaves, add some herbs (to taste), pour in 1 liter of water, boil for 20 minutes. The drink can be drunk hot or cold.

To induce menstruation

There are situations in women when menstruation does not come on time and pregnancy is excluded, so you can use a home remedy to normalize the menstrual cycle. To prepare the mixture, just brew 5 leaves in 150 ml of water. Next, the mixture must be allowed to cool, after which it is filtered. You should drink the liquid immediately. Duration of treatment – ​​3 days. Usually menstruation occurs on the second day of use.

Important! If there is a serious hormonal imbalance or a complex gynecological diagnosis, such self-medication is not recommended. The serious problem causing the cycle failure should initially be eliminated, after which, with the permission of the doctor, the patient can resort to additional help.

Products for external use

Bay tincture helps eliminate pain and inflammation. To prepare it, follow the instructions:

1. Pour 18 leaves with 0.5 liters of vodka or alcohol (70%).
2. Close the container (preferably a jar) with a tight lid and place in a cool place for 3 days.
3. Shake the liquid periodically to mix all the ingredients.

The tincture can be rubbed on sore joints or used as a compress.

The tincture is used as compresses; it can also be used to rub sore joints. To get rid of painful sensations, moisten a napkin or gauze in liquid, apply it to the affected joint, fix it, and insulate it. The duration of application of compresses is 4 weeks.

You can also use alcohol tincture according to the following recipe:

1. Mix 25 g of laurel, lilac flowers, and willow bark.
2. Pour the collection with 500 ml of vodka.
3. Leave for 14 days, then filter and store in a cool, dark place.

Carefully. If you have sensitive skin, dilute the tincture with water before use.

To reduce pain, use a compress of laurel leaves and castor oil. The ingredients are poured with water, boiled for 5 minutes, and then infused and filtered. The napkin is moistened in liquid and attached to the affected area.

Bay ointment is effective for arthritis, arthrosis, rheumatism, osteochondrosis, etc.

Bay leaf ointment is indicated for the following diseases: arthritis, arthrosis, rheumatism, osteochondrosis.

Cooking method:

1. Grind the leaves using a blender or coffee grinder, add butter in a 1:2 ratio.
2. Place the container in a steam bath, stir until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
3. Then transfer the mixture into a glass container and let it cool.

Keep the product on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

You can increase the effectiveness of the ointment for illness by using a gelatin compress, which is done before bedtime. To do this, dip a napkin in warm water, sprinkle with 5 g of powder, and apply to the affected area. It is covered with film and a warm scarf on top.

How to properly collect and prepare a plant for home use

The easiest way to purchase is to buy a dried product. One package is inexpensive, ranging from 20-30 rubles. If a laurel tree grows at your summer cottage, then this is the best option to stock up on a healing product. The main rule is to study the stages of drying and storage. It is best to collect fresh leaves from late November to January. A hibernating tree accumulates useful elements, therefore it is the best product for creating homemade preparations.

Leaves must be selected carefully so that they are free from stains, holes and signs of wilting. The plant should be dried in the oven or at room temperature. The first option is quick, but requires more care in following the process. The recommended temperature for the oven is up to 35 degrees. If the temperature is higher, the laurel will become useless for home treatment. Temperatures above 40 degrees destroy the most valuable component - the essential oil in the composition, rich in useful substances.

Bay leaf for joints

It’s easy to check the readiness of dried raw materials. If you break the leaf in half and it crumbles easily, then the laurel is ready to use. If the leaf does not break, but only bends, then it still needs to be dried. For storage, a transparent glass container, completely dry, is suitable for storing the plants. If the sheets are stored correctly, they will be usable for several years.

Bay oil recipes

You can treat sore joints with laurel oil. It reduces pain and improves mobility. It is recommended to use it after a shower. Massage with oil normalizes blood supply to the diseased joint and accelerates the transport of nutrients to it.

Bay oil is used to massage joints

Options for preparing bay oil:

1. Grind 10 g of leaves, pour them with 200 ml of olive, linseed or sunflower oil. Pour the mixture into a dark glass jar, cover with a lid, and hide from sunlight. After 7 days, filter and place on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Steam before use.
2. Pour 30 g of leaves with 200 ml of flax oil, close the lid, leave for 7-10 days in a warm place or for an hour in a steam bath. Then filter.
3. Pour a pack of crushed laurel with 1 glass of olive oil, leave for 4 weeks. Then simmer in a water bath for several minutes.
4. Grind 40 laurel and 6 g of juniper needles, add 80 g of butter.

Rub the oil on the affected areas before going to bed. With regular use, this remedy helps get rid of pain and swelling.

Stages of treatment at home

Complete cleansing and healing of joints requires a set of measures aimed at eliminating pain, combating salt deposits and stimulating the body’s regenerative mechanisms, which would restore the affected tissue. To do this, first, according to the recommended method, they drink bay decoction - its purpose is to remove salts. Then they move on to the recovery stage, which involves taking a nutrient mixture.

The decoction is made from five grams of crushed leaves, which should be boiled in 300 ml of water (without covering). The healing agent is left to infuse for three hours in a thermos or in a warmly wrapped container. Drink the product little by little throughout the day. You should clean your joints according to the following scheme: 3 days + 3 weeks break + 3 days.

Precautionary measures

Laurel therapy should be abandoned if the following contraindications exist:

• Pregnancy, lactation period.
• Chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, anal fissures.
• Blood clotting disorder.
• Ulcer of the stomach and duodenum.
• Inflammation of the gallbladder, pancreas, cholelithiasis.
• Hypersensitivity to bay leaf components.
• Diabetes mellitus type 2 (severe form).
• Diseases of the kidneys, liver, heart and blood vessels.

Carefully. If, in the presence of the above-described contraindications, you still want to experience the properties of laurel, then consult your doctor. If the specialist approves of your decision, then drink the cold decoction 30 minutes after the meal.

An allergy to bay leaves causes itching and rash.

In some cases, bay leaf can provoke negative phenomena:

• abdominal pain;
• itching;
• disruption of the digestive organs;
• allergic rash.

If such symptoms appear, you should stop treatment with laurel.

Contraindications and side effects

In some cases, the use of decoctions and infusions based on laurel can be harmful. They are not recommended for persons with diseases of the digestive system such as cholelithiasis, stomach ulcers, chronic inflammation of the pancreas and bile ducts. Also, the above methods of treatment are incompatible with renal failure, pyelonephritis and urolithiasis. However, for all these diseases you can still use external remedies.

In addition, the use of “laurel” preparations should be avoided during pregnancy, since its components can provoke uterine contractions, which, in turn, threatens miscarriage.

In some individuals, when treated with certain drugs, it is possible that allergic reactions may occur. In this case, it is better to refrain from further use.

Useful tips

To get only the benefits of recipes with bay leaves, you need to remember the following rules:

• Before starting treatment, consult your doctor.
• Strictly follow the dosage of laurel, otherwise the likelihood of internal hemorrhages increases.
• During therapy, give up meat, it is better to switch to a plant-based diet.
• Avoid alcoholic drinks during treatment.
• If adverse reactions occur, stop using laurel products.

To improve the result, the patient must combine “laurel therapy” with traditional methods. Only comprehensive treatment will speed up the restoration of the joint.

To reduce body weight

The active components that make up the plant have an activating effect on metabolic processes. As a result, appetite decreases and physical activity increases, which promotes weight loss. It is important to understand that taking any means to reduce weight must be accompanied by increased physical activity and a calorie-restricted diet, otherwise there will be no result. Sports and diet when taking an infusion for weight loss well potentiate the result.

How to prepare the treated mixture:

1. You need to take 5-7 small leaves and grind them until finely ground using a blender.
2. Then add a small piece of ginger root and grind it to a porridge.
3. Next, the resulting mixture of components is poured with 200 ml of boiling water.
4. You need to leave for 15 minutes and then strain.

The resulting infusion is consumed immediately. You cannot add sweeteners in the form of honey or sugar to the liquid, otherwise the fat-burning properties of the infusion will decrease.

The liquid should be consumed daily, half an hour after waking up. Ginger root exhibits the properties of a thermogenic component, so it is recommended to go for a run or do morning exercises after drinking. After completing a series of exercises, you can eat a light breakfast. Duration of use – 2 weeks. After which you need to take a week's break. If the remedy brings results in the fight against obesity, taking the mixture should be resumed.

Reviews

Most of the patients who have experienced the properties of laurel are satisfied with its effect. Other patients claim that the remedy had no effect. This is usually due to the fact that laurel is used separately, and not as part of complex therapy. Adverse reactions in patients occur very rarely.

Galina: “At first I was skeptical about the idea of ​​treating joint diseases with laurel, which I learned about on the Internet. But later I decided to try it, because from time to time I felt discomfort in my knee. After 2 courses of taking the decoction, the discomfort before the weather changed disappeared. I recommended this recipe to my friend, she had the same result.”

Victor: “Before using folk remedies with bay leaves, I decided to consult a doctor. The specialist approved this method of treatment, but only suggested supplementing it with chondroprotectors. I took the drug Artra for about a month, and externally used laurel tincture and ointment. I don’t know what exactly helped, but the discomfort in the joints disappeared. I’ll repeat the course again later.”

Alexey: “A friend of mine advised me to try a decoction based on bay leaves, since I had been suffering from pain in my knee for a long time. I took 2 courses and there was no change. Then I went to see a doctor who prescribed me the necessary medications and procedures. After treatment, my condition improved significantly. So trust official medicine.”

Based on the foregoing, products with bay leaves are very useful for joints, but they will not help cope with severe forms of musculoskeletal diseases. For laurel to help eliminate unpleasant symptoms, use it at the initial stage of the disease or for prevention. To increase the effectiveness of therapy, use recipes as part of complex therapy (medicines, medical procedures, diet, exercise therapy). Before use, be sure to study existing contraindications and consult your doctor. If you follow these rules, you will definitely feel the healing power of laurel.

Contraindications to the treatment of arthrosis with bay leaves

The main restrictions on the use of bay leaf relate to its ingestion. As for the external treatment of the affected joints, in this case the main obstacle is individual intolerance to the components of the plant. And yet, if you notice any of the conditions listed below, even before external treatment of joints with products based on bay leaves, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

• Ailments of the digestive system, especially ulcerative ones.
• Constipation that is systematic.
• Hemorrhoids, anal injuries.
• Tendency to allergic manifestations (even if bay leaf has never previously caused specific reactions).
• Blood clotting disorders.
• Pathologies of blood vessels and heart.
• Severe stage of diabetes.
• Deviations in the functioning of the kidneys and/or liver.
• The period of bearing a baby and during the lactation period.

Principle of action on the skin

The high content of antioxidants makes bay leaf in cosmetology an effective remedy against various dermatological problems. People often call laurel a natural antibiotic, because it contains the appropriate elements and phytoncides, which have many positive effects on problem skin:

• kill bacteria;
• relieve redness, soothe irritation;
• disinfect;
• rejuvenate;
• eliminate areas of acne and existing inflammation;
• tone;
• activate metabolic processes and respiration inside cells;
• stimulate cellular renewal;
• reduce swelling;
• increase the level of collagen produced.

Symptoms of clogged blood vessels

The clogged blood vessels can also be judged by the following symptoms:

• Dizziness, nausea, frequent headaches, high blood pressure;
• Fatigue, insomnia, unstable mood;
• Excess weight;
• Decreased attention, memory impairment;
• Impaired coordination of movements;
• Numbness of fingers and limbs.

If you notice any symptoms, you should check your blood cholesterol levels. Don’t wait for the condition to worsen, start cleansing the vascular system and brain as soon as possible.

Doctors prescribe the following medications to almost all patients:

1. Statins (Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin). They help lower cholesterol levels in the blood, gradually reduce the size of cholesterol plaques, and normalize blood circulation.
2. Fibrates (“Fenofibrate”). Slow down the formation of deposits of harmful substances, improve blood flow.
3. A nicotinic acid . Promotes vasodilation, restores pressure, destroys formed blood clots.
4. Omega-3 . Prevents the formation of new blood clots.
5. Vitamins . Help strengthen blood vessels and improve blood circulation.