Bay leaves

Bay leaves are known for their ability to protect the body from oxidative stress and help manage diabetes.

They can also help improve heart health, reduce inflammation, relieve respiratory problems and optimize digestion. Uses of bay leaves include grinding the leaves into a spice to flavor soups and stews, but they are usually added in their whole form as a flavoring agent to certain dishes. They are removed from the dish before eating or used as a garnish. The whole leaves are not usually eaten. There is not a wide range of culinary applications for bay leaves, although extracts of these leaves have many medicinal uses.

These leaves are also a popular element in aromatherapy and herbal remedies for various skin and respiratory conditions.

In summary, bay leaves, when consumed, can improve digestion, relieve respiratory ailments, improve hair health when used externally on the scalp, offer anti-inflammatory activity, can protect heart health, reduce stress and anxiety and help manage diabetes.