Side effects of bay leaf

Many people may not be familiar with bay leaves. In fact, this thing is a very widely used traditional Chinese medicine. This kind of traditional Chinese medicine has the effect of dispelling wind and dampness. If you feel that there is too much moisture in your body, you can use this medicine for treatment. It also has a certain analgesic effect, but try not to use too much, otherwise it is likely to have a counterproductive effect.

This product can produce 0.22% volatile oil. The oil contains 13.9-21.4% formate, 45.08-63.13% geraniol and 45.48-57.33% citronellol. It also contains menthone, organic acid, methyl mercaptan, linalool epoxy, methyl heptenone, myrcene, limonene, p-cymene, citral, and 2,2,6-trimethyl-6-vinyl-tetrahydropyran.

[Nature and flavor] "Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica": "It tastes spicy, has a fragrant smell, and is warm and dispersing in nature."

【Function and indication】① "Guangxi Chinese Medicine Records": "Treats rheumatism and hernia."

This product can produce 0.22% volatile oil. The oil contains 13.9-21.4% formate, 45.08-63.13% geraniol and 45.48-57.33% citronellol. It also contains menthone, organic acid, methyl mercaptan, linalool epoxy, methyl heptenone, myrcene, limonene, p-cymene, citral, and 2,2,6-trimethyl-6-vinyl-tetrahydropyran.

The efficacy and function of bay leaves

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bay leaves have the effect of dispelling wind and dampness, helping the body to eliminate moisture, and can also promote qi and relieve pain. It is said that bay leaves have a slight paralyzing effect, so they can be used to relieve pain.

Bay leaves also have insecticidal effects, and hernia, scrotal eczema, scabies, etc. can be treated with bay leaves. Bay leaves also have the effects of warming the middle and promoting qi, relieving pain and dispersing cold, removing cold and strengthening the stomach. When the weather is damp and cold, and it is easier to catch cold, adding some bay leaves when cooking food can not only ensure the fragrance of the food, but also have the effect of dispelling the cold.

How to choose bay leaves

The tubers are mostly spindle-shaped, slightly curved, and some are swollen in the middle into a bead-like shape. They are 5-18 cm long and 1-4 cm in diameter. The surface is brown or yellowish brown, with longitudinal wrinkles and traces of fallen fibrous roots. They are hard and difficult to break. The slices are 2-4mm thick, with a yellow or light yellow-brown cross section, a darker middle section, and radial and light brown ring patterns. They are brittle and easy to break. It has a fragrant smell and a slightly spicy and bitter taste.