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Incense leaf and Laurel Leaf actually refer to the leaves of the same plant. Laurel leaf is a plant of the camphor family, it has a strong aroma, slightly bitter taste, high medicinal value and is a good spice. The following is an introduction to its specific nutritional value:

Nutritional composition

Aromatic volatile oil: It contains linalool, eugenol, geraniol and eucalyptol, which give the bay leaf its unique aroma and certain pharmacological activities.

Essential oil: the essential oil content is about 2%, and the main component is eucalyptol (C₁₀H₁₈O), which has a variety of physiological effects.

Benefits to human health

For the digestive system

Helps digestion: Its nutrients have many natural stomachic agents, which can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, clean up toxic substances in the stomach and intestines, and help digestion, which is beneficial to gastrointestinal health. It also opens the appetite, gets rid of flatulence, soothes stomach pain, promotes the flow of urine and nourishes the liver and kidneys.

Promotes bile secretion: helps digestion and absorption of food and strengthens the body.

For activating blood circulation and relieving pain

Activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis: making tea with dried bay leaves has a good effect on activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis; crushing bay leaves and applying them to wounds can make wounds heal quickly.

Anti-inflammatory pain: bronchitis, gastroenteritis, tonsillitis and other inflammatory diseases have a certain therapeutic effect, with the use of drugs better. In addition, whether it is rheumatic pain, general pain or sprains, bay leaves have the effect of reducing the symptoms, especially when used in combination with rose and juniper.

Other aspects

Replenish yuanyang: For people who suffer from back pain, mental sluggishness and other undesirable symptoms due to staying up late, drinking a moderate amount of bay leaf tea every day can alleviate these symptoms, which is suitable for people with weak constitution, malnutrition and kidney yang deficiency.

Regulates physiological functions: It can regulate the reproductive system, regulate menstruation with too little flow, and speed up the labor process during childbirth. It can also help ear infections get better, which in turn reduces dizziness and restores balance.

Dispels wind and dampness: According to traditional Chinese medicine in China, bay leaf has the ability to dispel wind and dampness, helping the body to eliminate dampness.

Killing insects: It can be used to treat hernia, scrotal eczema and scabies.