Description

In traditional medicine (Ayurveda and Mediterranean folk healing), bay leaves are valued for their digestive and respiratory benefits.

Bay leaves are added to heavy foods (like lentils and red meat) because they stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes, helping the body process complex proteins without creating Ama.

It is used as a decongestant. Inhaling steam from boiled bay leaves or drinking bay leaf tea helps dissolve excess mucus in the lungs and sinuses.