Bay Leaf - A Means Of Weight Loss And A Cure From Antiquity

Bay leaves are a symbol of victory and peace. Even in ancient Greece, the winners were decorated with twigs of the plant. Today they are a popular spice, which has a number of medicinal properties, is used in cosmetics and medicine. We suggest you to get acquainted with some of these actions, as well as to dwell together on the bay leaf as a means of weight loss . As such and as a cure, it is found in the works of the Arab scientist Avicenna. According to him, the benefits of the plant are due to the fact that:

• some elements included in its composition have a calming effect and have a beneficial effect on the central nervous system;
• bay leaves have disinfectant properties, contribute to the rapid regeneration of damaged tissues, lower blood sugar levels;
• helps with migraines, liver and kidney pain, problems with the genitourinary system;
• the leaves are used for hearing problems, psoriasis, malaria.

The healing properties are not limited to the above. We immediately add that bay leaves restore the immune system, help in the treatment of various wounds, as well as the fact that with their help you can get rid of excess weight.

Why and how bay leaves are used for weight loss

The dietary properties of bay leaves are explained by the diuretic effect they have on the body. We all know that along with the excretion of excess fluid from the body, toxins and toxins are removed from it. The skin becomes cleaner, acquires a healthy appearance, rashes and acne disappear.

Bay leaves are used as a means of weight loss in the form of a decoction or infusion, from which drink 3-4 glasses every day for a week.

• Finely grind 5-6 dry bay leaves, pour them with a glass of water at room temperature and leave for 10-12 hours. 
• Then put the dish on the stove and cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn off the stove and leave the decoction under the lid for 2 hours, it should cool completely.
• Strain the liquid and take it 3 days 25 minutes before meals.

• Grind dry bay leaves, put in a thermos and pour boiling water. After 3-4 hours strain and take 1 cup of the drink 1 hour before meals.
• A more effective liquid is obtained if you boil 3 bay leaves in 100 milliliters of water. If you want the effect to be softer, use 1 sheet and the same amount of water.

About the menu

A rich diet has been developed, which includes lean meat, light soups, vegetables, fruits, cereals, dairy products. Of course, the most important ingredient in it is bay leaf. Every day for a week should drink 3-4 cups of tincture or decoction of the plant.

• rye bread sandwiches with hard cheeses;
• skim cottage cheese with dried fruit.

• chicken soup or lean meat soup of choice;
• steamed vegetables;
• fish;

When preparing the soup, add bay leaf.

• fresh fruits;
• baked fruits;
• cottage cheese.

• boiled buckwheat;
• boiled rice;
• boiled eggs.

Do not add salt when cooking.

* During the diet (except laurel liquid) you can drink coffee or tea without sugar or dairy products. It is obligatory to take about 2 liters of water a day.

Contraindications to the diet

Despite their undeniable healing properties, bay leaves are not suitable if you suffer from any of the following diseases and ailments:

• constipation;
• colitis;
• gastric and intestinal ulcers;
• Crohn's disease;
• not to be consumed during pregnancy and lactation.

With the excretion of excess fluid from the body, useful substances are washed away (for example: potassium, calcium, magnesium), so it is necessary to get additional important elements and vitamins.