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Bay leaf,
more commonly known as tezpatta or tez paat, is usually used for its
rich flavor. Bay leaf is used in Asian cuisine in its dried form. People
are usually unaware of its health benefits and it just lies somewhere in
the corner of your kitchen all dried up. Here are a few things that
everyone needs to know about this herb. Adding it to your food and in
your daily diet has no harm and instead too many benefits that don’t
deserve to be ignored.
Anti Viral Effects
Fresh bay leaves are a very good source of vitamin C. Tez paat, When
taken orally in its powdered form or a paste, helps it boost immunity,
heal wounds, and helps remove free radicals from our body due to its
anti-oxidant and anti-viral properties.
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Treats Cold
Bay leaf is very effective in fighting the symptoms of cold. Take a
steam with Tez paat boiled in water for 15-20 minutes, twice daily till
you feel better. You can also soak a cloth in this water and put it on
your chest to get rid of flu and cough (make sure it’s not too hot to
burn). Tez paat tea can also help lower fever. Also, it won’t make you
sleepy!
Cardiovascular Benefits of Tez paat
Bay leaves contain minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese,
iron, zinc and magnesium. Potassium controls the action potential in our
body, thus, keeps the conductive system balanced. Potassium also
controls the blood pressure and heart rate. Iron helps the body produce
red blood cells where as rest of the minerals act as anti oxidants.
Anti-cancer Properties
Bay leaf contains many volatile active compounds that act as an
antioxidant and antiseptic. They are also known to have anti-cancer
properties. Tez paat contains a phytonutrient called parthenolide, which
restrains the cervical cancer that has become very common lately.
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Reduces Stress
Bay leaves like basil and thyme contain linalool. This has been used in
aromatherapy over the years due to its relaxing effect. Negative impact
on our body that causes stress is overcome by linalool. The immune
system is shielded giving a pleasant and a relaxing sensation.
Kidney Problems
Bay leaf acts as antioxidant. It helps treat kidney infections and
kidney stones. Boil Tez paat in water and then strain it. Drink this
twice daily to reduce the size of the stones and stop their formation.
Insect Repellent
Tez paat or tez patta contains lauric acid. This acid repels the
insects. Bay leaves when applied topically in the form of a paste over
an insect bite can relive the burning sensation and pain.
Treats Diabetes with Bay Leaves
Tez paat just like neem reduces the glucose level in our blood stream.
This is beneficial for people suffering with diabetes. It reduces bad
cholesterol and fats. To see the change and to control your diabetes you
can consume the powdered form of tez paat for 30 days.
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Bay Leaf for Constipation
Bay leaf increases the appetite and helps with digestion. It ensures
proper bowel movements by breaking the food into smaller molecules with
the help of the enzymes present in it. Boil 2 tez paat in water and
strain it. Add honey for taste and drink it twice daily.
Tez paat for Jaundice
Your liver is under a lot of stress if you are suffering from jaundice.
Liver detoxifies your blood and the workload can stress it out. Bay leaf
acts as antioxidant and can help the liver detox. Eat 2 fresh bay leaves
twice daily if you want to get back to work.
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