Discover the benefits, contraindications and recipes of laurel tea

Bay tea is an excellent ally for health, did you know? We talked to nutritionist Izabella Imianovsky (CRN10 5729 – SC) and she told us about the benefits and even contraindications of this drink. Grab paper and pen to write down the information and good reading!

5 benefits of laurel tea to keep your health up to date

We already know that laurel tea is good for health, but do you know the benefits of consuming it? If the answer is no, that’s fine, because Izabella highlighted the five most important advantages. Follow:

• It facilitates the digestion of beans and fatty meats: “laurel stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, in addition to assisting in the production of bile by the liver, improving the digestion of beans and fatty meats”, says Izabella.
• Helps in reducing intestinal gas: “it contains carminative action, which helps to reduce flatulence and stomach pain”.
• It has a diuretic action: Izabella explains that “therefore, it improves retention and swelling. This can then help with weight loss.”
• It is rich in antioxidants: “mainly in polyphenols, which can reduce the level of glucose in the blood, helping people who are pre-diabetic or who already have diabetes”.
• It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic action: “because it is rich in antioxidants, it can alleviate symptoms that generate inflammation and body pain, such as menstrual cramps, headaches and joint pain”, concludes Izabella.

As we have seen, bay leaf tea is great for relieving symptoms of poor digestion, reducing bloating, as well as being rich in antioxidants. “For these reasons, it also benefits those who are in the process of losing weight, as long as the person has an adequate diet for this purpose”, recalls Izabella.

Contraindications and side effects of laurel tea

As with many teas, you need to be careful and cautious when consuming it. Pregnant women, for example, cannot ingest it on a daily basis. In addition, even for those in which bay leaf tea is indicated, it is good to avoid excess, as it can cause:

• Headaches;
• Abdominal pain;
• Diarrhea.

Like everything else in life, you have to use bay tea in moderation, after all, excess of it can bring symptoms that we want to avoid, right?

How to prepare: 5 different bay tea recipes to try now

Now that you’ve cleared your doubts with Izabella’s explanations, we’ve brought you different recipes for this tea, which also use other foods that are beneficial to health.

1. Bay tea with cinnamon

Here, you will learn how to prepare a laurel tea that uses cinnamon. In addition to the benefits of laurel, you will enjoy the benefits that cinnamon provides to your health, which are fighting cholesterol, aiding digestion and helping to lower blood pressure.

2. Bay tea with cloves

Another option to prepare laurel tea is to use it with cloves. In the video, the benefits of both spices are discussed, in addition to the entire process of infusion and preparation of the drink, all very simple and quick to make. Check out!

3. Bay tea with apple

Apple lovers will love this recipe, see? The idea here is to use the fruit to enhance the benefits of the bay leaf. That’s because apple helps in reducing cholesterol and strengthens the immune system. Best of all, it’s a delicious tea. Test it now!

4. Bay tea with lemon

Lemon is also another excellent food for health if used in a healthy and balanced diet. The way to prepare this tea is very simple, just boil the water, put the bay leaves and the juice of a squeezed lemon. Easy, isn’t it?

5. Bay tea with hibiscus and ginger

Last but not least, you will learn how to prepare laurel tea with hibiscus and ginger, which are also great for health, you just need to check if they are right for you. An easy tea, with cheap herbs and simple to make. Check out!

Bay tea contains several health-enhancing properties, especially if combined with a balanced diet. Did you like our tips? Then you will love to know about the benefits of basil tea.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. They do not replace the advice and follow-up of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals and other specialists.