Bay leaf (tej patta) gives us health and maintain beauty…

The dry leaves Cinnamomum tamala; Family Lauraceae is an Indian bay leaf, also known as tejpat, tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian cassia, or malabathrum native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.  Its leaves have a clove-like aroma with a hint of peppery taste; they are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is thought to have been one of the major sources of the medicinal plant leaves known in classic and medieval times. 

Cinnamomum tamala dry leaves (tejpatta)

Bay leaves consist of  Copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and iron in plenty.   It contains many types of antioxidants which also help in protecting against cancer, blood clotting, and many serious diseases related to the heart. The use of bay leaves is not limited to eating only food as mentioned above. Many people may be surprised to know that using bay leaves can also benefit skin and hair. Let's know, how we can use bay leaves to enhance our beauty and become healthy.

1. Bay leaves are very beneficial in spots or acne on the face. A paste of bay leaves or washing the face with boiled water after adding bay leaves helps to keep the face clean and spotless. The water of bay leaves also helps in healing the skin affected by the rays of the sun and helps in maintaining the skin tone.

2. The use of bay leaves is very effective to keep the hair soft, and shiny. There are two methods to apply bay leaves for healthy hairs. (i) We can put it in the oil for some days and then apply that oil to the roots of the hair. (ii) We can wash the hair with its water.

3. Applying a paste of bay leaves on the hair can get rid of the problem of dandruff. This paste can also be applied by mixing it with curd so that the scalp remains moist and nourished.

4. Dried bay leaves powder can be used as a toothpaste once a week. It is very effective in maintaining the whiteness and luster of the teeth.

5. The decoction of the dried bay leaves gives very much relief in persisting back pain.  Bay leaf oil massage on the waist is very useful too.

6.  The decoction made by dry bay leaves also helps in removing the physical pain caused by the cold waves. For this, prepare a mixture by grinding 10 grams bay leaves, 10 grams carom seeds, and 5 grams fennel together. Now put this mixture in 1 liter of water and boil it well. When 100-150 ml remains after boiling water, switch off the gas stove and allow it comes to normal temperature. Filter the decoction and drink.

7. If there is a sprain somewhere, then a decoction of bay leaves is helpful in relieving swelling and pain. The paste of the grinding bay leaves when applying to the painful area, provides good relief.8. If there is swelling in the veins or there is a strain in the veins, even then the decoction of bay leaves provides relief. 

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