Bay leaf is among the most healing Mediterranean spices, but its powers are mostly overlooked. We wrote about this some time ago in the article Spice that we forgot about its healing power due to its prevalence. This time we present to you a simple recipe for bay leaf oil, which also has exceptional effects.

Why drink bay leaf oil?

Simply, bay leaf oil relieves joint pain, helps with arthritis, calms nerves and reduces stress, extremely strengthens the immune system and promotes mental activity, in addition it speeds up sweating processes and helps with body cleansing. In ancient times, this oil was also consumed to treat varicose veins, varicose veins and to improve circulation.

Some believe that bay leaf oil can replace aspirin. Also because it lowers elevated body temperature, regulates digestion, and relieves pain in the case of stomach and intestinal ulcers. It also normalizes the functioning of the liver and stomach and regulates appetite.

How to prepare bay leaf oil?

You will need:

• 30 grams of bay leaves
  
• 250 ml of cold-pressed quality olive oil

Preparation:

Crush the bay leaves and pour olive oil over them. Pour the mixture into a bottle, close it well and place it in a dark and cool place, where you let it stand for 14 days. Shake the bottle vigorously every day.

After two weeks, strain the contents in the bottle through a cotton cloth and you will get a healing combination of olive and bay leaf oil.

Continue to store this oil in a dark place, and for health, consume one tablespoon every day (if possible on an empty stomach, the effect will be even greater).

If you want to heal painful joints, drop a few drops of this oil onto the painful area, then rub the oil into the skin with your fingers.

You can also drop a few drops on a cotton ball and clean your face with it. Bay leaf oil is also very good for acne cleansing, moisturizes the skin, and gives it elasticity.

Of course, you can also use bay leaf oil on salad, as a topping on cottage cheese, spread it on bread ...