The laurel leaves, in addition to giving a special flavor to many dishes cooked or grilled, have medicinal properties that make the dishes easier to digest due to the stimulation of the digestive secretions.
To take advantage of these properties you should add 1 or 2 bay leaves while preparing very fatty and heavy dishes such as sauces, meats and beans, removing them before serving.
Laurel tea to improve digestion
An excellent home treatment to improve digestion is to take laurel tea as it has properties that aid in digestion and treat digestive problems.
Ingredients
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cup boiling water
- honey to taste
Method of preparation
Add the bay leaves in the boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and sweeten it with honey. Tea should be drunk still warm when you notice the symptoms of poor digestion such as heartburn, belching and stomach feeling steamed after meals.
