Tincture of bay leaf with vodka: both a spice and a medicine

Why is it worth making and trying?

There are several reasons for this, choose any:

The smell and taste of the bay leaf tincture in this recipe is in no way reminiscent of vodka. It has no smell of alcohol at all: the essential oils of laurel and pepper replace the “medicinal” smell of alcohol, and the tincture smells like cucumber pickle, tomato juice, anything - but not vodka.
Laurel laurel, the basis of this tincture, can calm, lull, and strengthen. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Of course, you can find stronger medications in the pharmacy, but there is no pleasure in taking them. And from this tincture - there is, you can consider it as an additional healing factor.
This tincture is delicious. If you love peppercorns and horseradish, this laurel tincture is definitely worth a try. It is less spicy than peppercorn, and the taste is quite comparable to the best horseradish recipes.

If you find a reason to try this recipe, it's time to start cooking.

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.

Benefits of bay leaf tincture

Why is the tincture so useful? Laurel leaves contain a large amount of essential oils, trace elements and vitamins, which together provide the healing effect of infusions of water, alcohol or oil.

Treatment with bay leaf tincture will help with the following diseases and pathological conditions:

Weakened immunity. Taking the product significantly enhances the body's defenses.
The plant's ability to reduce glucose levels makes them an excellent aid in the treatment of diabetes.
Laurel tinctures have anti-cancer properties and prevent the development of cancer.
Disorders of the vascular system. The product is used to cleanse blood vessels, strengthen the walls, and improve functioning.
Alcoholism. Bay leaf has a pronounced detoxifying ability, strengthens the immune system, which allows its tincture to be used to relieve symptoms of intoxication, hangover, and normalize the functioning of all organs and systems after heavy drinking. This makes it much easier to recover from a hangover. A course of water infusions of laurel leaves significantly reduces the craving for alcohol, and therefore helps to get rid of alcoholism.
Disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, unstable psycho-emotional background. Bay leaf has a calming effect and has a beneficial effect on nerve cells. Tinctures help cope with insomnia, recover from stress, and get rid of depression.
Diseases of the respiratory system. The product effectively helps with inflammatory processes of the lower and upper respiratory organs (relieves runny nose, sinusitis, bronchitis).
Convulsive states.
Joint and muscle pain.
Hypertension (laurel tincture reduces blood pressure).
Parasites. An alcoholic infusion of bay leaves allows you to expel uninvited “guests” from the body within 10 days.
Digestive disorders. Bay leaf tincture is used for prolonged diarrhea; the product helps to “fix” the intestines.
Menstrual irregularities. Often, laurel-based products are used in case of cycle disruptions, to “induce” menstruation, to normalize the volume of discharge (with a small amount of menstrual blood).
Inflammatory processes of the urinary system. Water tincture of laurel is one of the most effective remedies for the treatment of cystitis. The diuretic effect of bay leaves allows you to cleanse the bladder of pathogenic flora and prevent stagnation of urine. When treating cystitis, you should not use a vodka tincture of the leaves.
Irritation, inflammation of the skin. The bactericidal and antiseptic properties of laurel allow the use of tinctures for acne (including purulent ones), excessive oily skin, comedones, acne and post-acne. The wound-healing and hemostatic characteristics of the plant help in the treatment of skin damage (cracks, wounds).
Dental diseases. Rinsing with a water infusion of bay leaves helps with stomatitis and periodontal disease.
Hair loss, brittleness. Bay leaf tinctures are used for hair growth, improving structure, and nourishing hair follicles.
Overweight. The product is effectively used for weight loss. Weight loss is due to the tincture’s ability to rid the body of excess fluid and processed products, increase metabolism and reduce appetite.

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:

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.
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.
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.
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.

How to choose a bay leaf when purchasing

The benefits of bay leaves for the human body are easily explained - just look at the composition. Plant leaves contain:

vitamins A and C;
B vitamins;
PP acid and saturated fatty acids;
esters and tannins;
potassium and iron;
magnesium, copper, zinc and sodium;
phosphorus and manganese;
cellulose.

Bay leaves are usually sold in stores in dried form. However, even such a seasoning may be of poor quality and cause harm.

When choosing, you need to look mainly at the color of the leaves. Good leaves are dark green in color. A greenish-yellow pale color indicates that the seasoning is expired, and spots and rust on the leaves even indicate that the leaves are affected by a disease and will cause harm.

Also, fresh leaves should have a pleasant tart aroma. A weak odor indicates that the seasoning has been stored for too long.

The composition of bay leaves is very interesting in terms of the content of special chemicals. Its structure includes organic compounds useful for humans:

Formic and acetic acids have the properties of natural antibiotics and preservatives and can prevent the occurrence of putrefactive processes.
Butyric acid has energy properties and activates metabolic processes. It also has a protective effect on the colon, preventing the occurrence of pathological processes in it.
Caproic acid has the ability to stop bleeding and gives a good anti-inflammatory effect.
Lauric acid maintains the balance of healthy cholesterol and has excellent antiviral properties.
Phytosterol is able to suppress the deposits of bad cholesterol.
Linalool is an aromatic substance that has a mild sedative effect on the human nervous and cardiovascular systems.
Camphor has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, stimulating blood circulation and antimicrobial effects. This substance also has a vasoconstrictor, cardiotonic, expectorant effect on the human body, increases blood pressure and heart rate.
Tannins have pronounced astringent, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

This is how many useful substances the bay leaf contains, which is accessible to everyone. The product may lose its medicinal properties after the expiration date.

Therefore, it is very important to know how to choose the right bay leaf

The plant retains its unique qualities even during the harvesting process. Bay leaf, the medicinal properties of which are not lost even when dried, can be used in any form - there is no significant difference

When choosing this spice, you should pay attention to the following indicators:

Color. It should be dark green. Khaki-colored leaves will indicate that the product has already expired. Leaves with a rusty tint or covered with spots indicate that the plant has been affected by a disease.
The aroma should be rich, sickly sweet and slightly tart. If this indicator is weakly expressed, it means that the leaves have been stored for a very long time.

The shelf life of the dried product is 1 year. Do not buy expired bay leaves; the medicinal properties and contraindications in this case will be unequal, and the latter will be an order of magnitude greater. Give preference to products in vacuum packaging, as they preserve all the beneficial substances better. If you purchased fresh leaves, you should store them in a glass jar with a tight lid in a cool and dark place.

Basis of therapeutic action

Bay leaves have been credited with a variety of therapeutic effects, but experts agree that some of them actually work. Laurel has the following properties:

Antibacterial - the presence of essential oils with bactericidal components and plant antimicrobial compounds;
Immunostimulating - phytoncides accelerate the immune response due to phagocytic activity;
Analgesic - the ability to stimulate blood flow helps reduce swelling and hyperemia;
Anti-inflammatory - stimulates peripheral blood flow, improves the condition of the epidermis and cartilaginous joints;
Capillary stabilizing - due to the vasoprotective effect, it improves the elasticity of the vascular walls;
Antifever - removes toxins, has an antitoxic effect;
Hypoglycemic - the presence of chlorogenic acid does not allow glucose molecules to be absorbed into the intestinal walls, insulin is produced.

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Indications

It is important to correctly understand what to expect from using bay leaf tincture. This recipe has a fairly large but limited range of indications for use:

Fungal skin diseases, nail fungus.
Acne and pimples on various parts of the body.
Increased sweating of the skin.
Allergic rash and skin itching.
Hair diseases, including alopecia - increased hair loss.
Psoriatic plaques on the skin.
Damage to the skin due to diabetes and liver diseases.
Abrasions and purulent wounds on the skin.
Bruises and subcutaneous hemorrhages.

Most of the indications relate to the field of dermatology, since bay leaf has an excellent effect on the structure of the skin, hair and nails.

However, the tincture also has indications for other human diseases:

Bronchitis and tracheitis.
Inflammatory bowel diseases.
Dental pathology.
Intestinal colic.
Menstrual pain.
Diseases of the joints of an inflammatory nature.

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.

Medicinal properties

The therapeutic effect of the food ingredient is almost instantaneous; it extends to all internal organs and systems of the body. It is allowed to use laurel in the form of a decoction, alcohol infusion and cosmetic preparations prepared at home. The healing properties of bay leaf are as follows:

productive elimination of pain in the joints, cramps, tremors of the limbs;
bactericidal effect;
antitumor effect, i.e. preventing the growth of cancer cells;
improving digestion, combating severe signs of dyspepsia;
strengthening the body's immune response;
relieving the inflammatory process of a sore throat;
expectorant effect when coughing;
relaxing effect because it has a sedative effect;
treatment of food poisoning;
removal of intoxication products, blood purification;
treatment of insomnia, suppression of emotional instability;
local hemostatic and wound healing agent;
stable diuretic effect;
effective control of parasites;
antihypertensive effect to stabilize pressure surges;
lowering blood sugar, which is important for diabetes.

Formic acid and tannins give laurel antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. A decoction of bay leaves treats mouth ulcers, inflammation of the gums, inflammatory processes in the ears, and also disinfects abrasions and cuts.

A natural antiseptic can disinfect any room. Brew a handful of leaves, let it brew and pour into a small container. Leave it in the room for half an hour. The air in the room will be completely cleared of bacteria and viruses.

In complex therapy, bay decoction strengthens the immune system and helps fight viral infections in the body. All this is thanks to lauric acid, which is part of the plant. Inhalations of bay decoction help well in the fight against runny nose and other inflammatory processes of the nasopharynx and respiratory tract.

With type 2 diabetes, a person needs to monitor their blood sugar levels. The leaves are an excellent remedy for this ailment. It has been proven that the product acts quite quickly, reduces blood glucose levels and lowers cholesterol. The decoction must be taken in courses of two weeks. Both fresh and dried leaves can be used.

BAY LEAF IS NOT A BENEFIT, BUT A HARM!!!

Despite such a wide range of beneficial properties, bay leaf has a number of contraindications and side effects.

And if it is not capable of causing harm as a seasoning in food, then you should be careful when using laurel-based medicines. The plant is not recommended in the following cases:

Pregnancy. It is strictly forbidden for pregnant women to use infusions and decoctions containing bay leaves. Salicylates contained in this plant can cause bleeding, uterine contractions and even cause miscarriage. Also, laurel is contraindicated for young children and women during breastfeeding. Cardiovascular diseases

People with diseases of the cardiovascular system should use laurel-based decoctions with caution, since it contains heart-stimulating substances. Diabetes

As mentioned earlier, laurel is only useful for type 2 diabetes. For more severe forms it is contraindicated. Kidney and liver diseases. It is not recommended to use bay decoctions during exacerbation of chronic kidney and liver diseases. Food allergies. The plant can both cure allergies and provoke them. You need to be careful, if any symptom of intolerance to the bay leaf component appears, stop using it immediately. Frequent constipation. Consumption of plant-based decoctions often causes constipation. To avoid this, you need to eat as much fiber and coarse fibers as possible during the treatment period. Stomach and intestinal ulcers. For people with such diseases, laurel for medicinal purposes is strictly prohibited.

Types of folk remedies from laurel

For therapeutic and prophylactic purposes the following are used:

Decoctions.
Infusions.
Tinctures.
Compresses.
Oils.
Ointments.

For various types of pathologies, the desired type of remedy is used. Oral administration (infusion) and compresses are possible at the same time. Before treating joints, you should consult your doctor and clarify the possibility and method of use.

How to use bay leaf for dermatitis in infants

The spice infusion for dermatitis in infants will not harm the baby’s skin at all. Thanks to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, the drug does an excellent job of healing diaper rash and other skin rashes. When using for children, it is necessary to use only external application.

The best option is to add the infusion to the bath while bathing. Children under two years of age are strictly prohibited from ingesting. To prepare the solution, perform the following steps:

5 pieces of laurel are poured with boiling water, covered with a lid;
After 20 minutes, filter, then you can add to the water.

The baby is bathed with the medicinal solution for no more than 20 minutes. After this, be sure to wash the baby with baby soap and rinse with clean water. Such baths can be performed 2 times a week. During the break, you can bathe your baby with other healing potions, such as chamomile, or a string.

Contraindications

Despite its rich composition, the effect of the plant on the human body can be excessively intense. Not all patients are allowed to use the spice internally. Bay leaf-based medicines used for external use are much safer and have virtually no restrictions.

Bay leaf for treating joints can negatively affect the body in the following cases:

with a stomach ulcer (can lead to bleeding);
during pregnancy;
if you are allergic to some components of the plant;
if you are prone to stomach upsets;
for liver pathologies.

Carefully! An overly concentrated decoction becomes poisonous, having a detrimental effect on the mucous membranes. That is why you need to strictly adhere to dosages.

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties

Bay leaves are a strong natural antiseptic that has anti-inflammatory properties and produces an analgesic effect. Its infusion is used in the treatment of infectious diseases of the oral cavity, mucous membranes, and for the disinfection of abrasions and skin lesions. The antiseptic effect is achieved by the presence of formic and caproic acids, camphor and tannins.

Calming effect

A decoction of the leaves is used for nervous excitability, severe irritability and insomnia. Taking a bath with the addition of a decoction and the aroma of the plant have a beneficial effect on the human nervous system. Linapool, which is part of the composition, has a gentle sedative effect.

Helps with colds

A healing decoction helps fight viral infections and strengthens the immune system during epidemics of colds. The benefits of the product are noticeable in combination with a set of therapeutic procedures. The presence of lauric acid in bay leaves gives the plant such a beneficial property.

Weight loss, diuretic

The decoction helps remove excess fluid from the body. As a result, having been freed from it, a person feels lighter - excess weight goes away with the stagnant fluid. This effect is expressed due to the presence of butyric acid and essential oils in the composition of bay leaves, which trigger metabolic processes. And in the fight against extra pounds, accelerating metabolism plays an important role.

Removes salts

Salt deposits accumulate in the joints, causing pain and stiffness of movement. Treatment from bay leaves comes to the rescue here too. It helps remove salts. You need to take it for 6 days, then take a break for 3 days. This treatment method is used for rheumatism. Be sure to follow a diet.

Cosmetic effect

The rich complex of macro- and microelements in the healing decoction helps fight skin problems (oily shine, purulent pimples, acne, enlarged pores), improves the condition of weak, dull hair (split ends, fragility). Use cotton pads soaked in the broth to wipe areas of skin with acne. Rinse hair with infusion and make wraps to get healthy and shiny hair. The product is recommended by many hairdressers as a hair growth stimulator and in the fight against dandruff. Women note the positive effect of tonic masks with bay leaf extract.

For fungal infections

In case of fungal infection, severe sweating, burning and itching of the feet, rinse with infusion of bay leaf. The procedure soothes and dries damaged skin of the feet, and the odor goes away.

Smell from the mouth

The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects of the water infusion will help remove bad breath if it is caused by a bacterial infection - stomatitis, gingivitis and bleeding gums. Regular rinsing helps neutralize harmful bacteria.

Has an expectorant effect

It is useful to take the decoction as an expectorant for respiratory diseases (sinusitis, bronchitis, dry cough). The active action of bay leaf substances accelerates the healing process.

Improves digestion

For problems with digestion and poor metabolism, taking the decoction acts as a catalyst for metabolic balance, since butyric acid, which is part of bay leaves, has a protective effect on the large intestine, protecting against the harmful effects of toxins. The pungent, pleasant aroma of dried bay leaves stimulates the appetite. For mild intestinal upset, a decoction of bay leaves will help cope with the disease, since it contains substances that “fix” loose stools.

Normalizes blood pressure

An infusion of bay leaves in small doses will help lower blood pressure. Moderation is necessary, as the camphor it contains increases blood pressure and heart rate.

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.

Useful qualities of laurel leaves

The peculiarity of laurel leaves is their high content of useful elements. Healing plant materials are replete with a number of acids (acetic, valeric, acetic), tannins, and essential oils.

Thanks to its valuable components, home remedies prepared from laurel have a gentle and effective effect on diseases. It is recommended to use laurel remedies for the following body problems:

unstable periods, heavy discharge, pain during menstruation; waste, toxins in the body;
excess weight, sagging skin;
joint diseases (inflammatory processes, loss of mobility, bone damage);
rashes, bedsores, acne, inflammation of the skin;
high pressure;
colds accompanied by cough;
weak body defenses, low immunity;
headaches, dizziness;
diabetes;
alcoholism, hangover;
accumulation of fluid in tissues, swelling.

Concentrated tinctures will bring considerable benefits to the skin, especially during the period of aging. The active components will effectively smooth the dermis, even out the relief, eliminate the first wrinkles, and improve the shade.

It is recommended to use laurel tinctures even for children. Regular water procedures using a healing agent soothe, cleanse the skin, and help prevent inflammation on the child’s delicate dermis.

What signs can be used to recognize the presence of joint diseases?

With arthritis, there is an inflammatory process in the joints. The pathology is characterized by the following symptoms:

The appearance of pain in the joint area.
Discomfort usually increases during movement;
Redness of the skin;
Limitation of joint mobility.

Arthritis can occur in acute form. In this case, the disease develops rapidly. Acute arthritis is accompanied by severe pain.

The main causes of arthritis include:

Joint injury;
The patient has pathologies of the nervous system;
Insufficient amount of nutrients in the patient's diet;
Infectious diseases;
Metabolic disease.

In addition to arthritis, there is also bursitis. With this pathology, inflammation of the periarticular bursa is observed. The main cause of bursitis is trauma. A swelling usually forms near the joint.

Arthrosis affects the periarticular muscles, ligaments and cartilage. The pathology is characterized by the following symptoms:

Stiffness of movements;
The appearance of crunching in the joints;
The presence of pain even with minor physical activity.

The main causes of arthrosis include:

Previously undergone joint surgery;
Reducing the content of estrogen in a woman’s body during menopause;
Having excess body weight;
Hereditary predisposition;
Increased stress on joints.

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The wide range of uses of the plant was determined by its unusual composition. Spicy green leaves and roots contain the following components:

organic acids (formic, lauric, butyric, acetic, etc.);
tannins;
vitamins A, B, C and PP;
iron, zinc, selenium, potassium, magnesium;
camphor and much more.

Thanks to this composition of bay leaves, the body has a general strengthening and antiseptic effect, the composition and quality of blood improves, and the regenerating properties of cells increase.

Bay leaf tincture can be used as an additional remedy in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary system, migraines and atherosclerosis, diabetes and even paralysis. If you apply natural medicine externally (in the form of compresses), you can relieve joint pain and get rid of a number of skin diseases, including eczema.

Contraindications, or not everything is as good as it seems

Despite the impressive list of beneficial properties, bay leaves also have contraindications for use, including:

Pregnancy. A concentrated infusion of bay leaf, used in accordance with the dosage, increases the tone of the uterus and, as a result, can provoke a miscarriage.
Painful and heavy menstruation.
Constipation and peptic ulcers. The medicine will only intensify the unpleasant symptoms.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver and kidneys.
Alcoholism. An alcoholic tincture of bay leaf together with alcoholic beverages can have a destructive effect on liver tissue.

For diabetes, products based on bay leaves are used only after consultation and permission of the attending physician, since the tincture can contribute to a sharp decrease in blood sugar levels (even to a hypoglycemic coma).

Recipes for medicinal drinks

Check out the recipes for natural medicines based on bay leaves that help with various diseases.

Recipe No. 1, or bay leaf infusion for gastrointestinal diseases

In order to prepare a remedy that will improve appetite and digestion, reduce

pain from ulcers and gastritis, you will only need 4-5 grams. bay leaf and half a glass of water. Both components are placed in a saucepan, placed on low heat and brought to a boil. After this, the infusion of bay leaves is cooled and 50–80 ml is taken.

The amount of drink consumed per day should not exceed 350–400 ml.

Recipe No. 2. Getting rid of allergic reactions

You can reduce the manifestations of allergies on the skin using a similar decoction of bay leaves. To do this you need to pour 5 grams. raw materials with warm boiled water and leave for several hours in a thermos. After some time, the liquid is filtered, then cotton or gauze swabs are soaked in it and the inflamed areas of the skin are wiped.

Recipe No. 3, or bay leaf tincture for back and joint pain

Can be used for various diseases of the musculoskeletal system

Bay leaf tincture

alcohol tincture of bay leaf. It’s quite simple to prepare – you need to take 15–20 laurel leaves, pour 0.5 liters of vodka over them, close the jar with a lid and leave in a dark room for 2–3 days. The raw material must be shaken once a day.

When the bay leaf tincture is ready, it should be strained and stored in the refrigerator for long-term storage. Gauze is moistened in this product, applied to sore spots, and additionally wrapped in polyethylene and a warm cloth.

Recipe No. 4. Medicine for atherosclerosis and cancer

A drink made from laurel leaves can be used as an additional remedy in the treatment of oncology and atherosclerosis. To prepare the product, you will need 2 cups of dry raw materials (you must first chop it with scissors or simply knead it with your hands) and 1 liter of vodka. Both components are placed in a jar, closed with a lid and stored in a dark room for 12–14 days. Shake the solution periodically. After the specified time has passed, you can begin treatment with bay leaves in vodka - drink 1 tbsp. l. three times a day 30–40 minutes before meals.

Recipe No. 5. Laurel for headaches and migraines

To get rid of prolonged and pressing headaches that do not give

to enjoy life, you can use the following tincture recipe:

Take bay leaf and vodka in a ratio of 1:5, after chopping the raw materials with scissors.
Let it brew for a day in a dark place.
Strain and take 1 tbsp. l. before eating.

The same remedy can be used for rheumatism and osteochondrosis, making lotions and compresses.

Medicine in oil

To relieve joint pain, you can use medicine in oil. Grind the leaves to a powder, take 1 tbsp. powder, pour a glass of warm olive oil, put in a dark cupboard for 15 days. Then the remedy must be stored in the refrigerator.

For rheumatic and arthritic pain, lubricate the joints, while doing a light massage of the sore spot, followed by wrapping. Course - 2 weeks.

Treatment of advanced musculoskeletal disease can be carried out with butter ointment. Instead of olive oil, take butter in a ratio of 1:2.

Heat the resulting composition in a water bath for 30 minutes. Lubricate the sore areas in the morning and evening, followed by wrapping (first with wax paper, then with a scarf) for 2 weeks.

Bay leaf in folk medicine

This famous plant has become an indispensable assistant in folk medicine, because it causes minimal harm to the body. Such a medicine is considered an auxiliary, less often a primary one, but the positive health results are obvious in the shortest possible time. The use of bay leaves in folk medicine is appropriate with the correct choice of recipe, method of application and daily doses.

Decoction

To prepare the medicine, you must first collect fresh leaves from the branches, then boil them in water and infuse. You can also use dried raw materials, the main thing is not to violate the recommended proportions and avoid overdose. Since laurel is considered a poisonous plant, systematic violation of daily doses can provoke food poisoning. If you control daily portions, bay decoction provides the following effect on the body:

solves all problems of the gastrointestinal tract;
eliminates symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory infections, colds;
calms the nervous system;
removes white plaque and other signs of stomatitis (when rinsing with a solution);
the decoction treats hair - revitalizes the strands, makes them manageable and silky;
reduces blood sugar;
eliminates toxic, poisonous substances;
eliminates skin rashes while treating epidermal problems.

Infusion

If a medicinal plant is infused with vodka, you will get an effective remedy for many diseases. For example, it can be used externally for acne as a powerful antiseptic, or internally for back pain and joint pain to relieve anxiety symptoms. An infusion of bay leaves is not recommended for chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as it can provoke an exacerbation. The recipe is extremely simple: pour 5-7 fresh leaves with alcohol and leave for two weeks.

Bay oil - use for treatment

This is the most convenient form of storing a medicinal plant, which preserves the beneficial properties of laurel and has a therapeutic and preventive effect. Making your own laurel oil at home is not difficult, and such a need arises in the following clinical situations:

inflammatory processes of joints, connective tissue;
pain, limited movement of unknown etiology;
weakened immune system;
increased sugar in recurrent diabetes mellitus;
deep wounds, any violation of the integrity of the skin.

Selection of raw materials

Laurel leaves are used to prepare medicinal remedies at home. Due to the fact that they are a common seasoning, plant materials can be purchased at any grocery store. Owners of country plots where laurel trees grow can prepare the raw materials themselves.

It is recommended to harvest plant materials in late autumn or winter - during this period the leaves accumulate the greatest amount of useful substances.

Drying of raw materials is carried out at a temperature of no more than 35°C in an oven or using an electric dryer. Higher temperatures lead to the destruction of beneficial substances.

When pressed, the finished raw material easily breaks with a characteristic crack. To prepare healing tinctures, dark green leaves without spots, mold or signs of damage by parasites are used.