Bay leaf - for digestion and bad breath, Laurus nobilis Bay leaf for tea and as a spice Laurus nobilis Bay leaves are harvested from an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 15 meters. They are grown for decorative use, and the leaves are dried and used in cooking. Most recipes call for dried bay leaves, which have a slightly stronger flavor than fresh ones. The bay leaf, also known as bay leaf, adds a wonderful rich flavor to dishes. The flavor released from the dried herb can also vary depending on how long it has been in the hot liquid. A dried bay leaf steamed for a few minutes will release notes of eucalyptus and menthol, thanks to an organic chemical called eugenol. However, these harsher notes will diminish the longer the bay leaf is stewed, giving way to softer grassy flavors and aromas. Healing action of bay leaf It stimulates digestion, has an antiseptic effect. Calms the nervous system. Gas driven action. *Seasoning. Benefits of taking bay leaf tea Bay leaf tea is recommended after meals for better digestion. To improve taste and breath. For gases. It has a beneficial effect on bronchitis and asthma, sleep disorders and anxiety. Bay leaf tea has a diuretic effect and helps to remove uric acid in the joints, which has a beneficial effect on gout. In addition, this tea can be successfully used to dissolve stones and sand stones in the kidneys. How to use a bay leaf Culinary Purpose: Add to stews, soups, sauces and casseroles during the cooking process. Bay leaves are also often used in marinades for meat and fish, added to boiling water for cooking seafood such as crab and shrimp, and used in pickling solutions. How to make Bay Leaf Tea 2-3 bay leaves are poured with 250 ml of boiling water, covered for 10 minutes. It can be drunk 3-5 times a day. SHIPPING DELIVERY: WARNING: We ship every day Monday - Friday in our timezone GMT+2. All deliveries take place within one working day after received/confirmed payment. All items are located and sent from Bulgaria. We carefully pack all orders and if possible use ecologically environmentally friendly packing. We try to satisfy the demands of all our customers and offer, up to your country, 2 or 3 different shipping options: Economy (slowest/cheapest), Standard (balanced) Express (fastest/most expensive). Please note the estiminated shipping time by country and postal service due our experience below: ECONOMY: Europe: usually 10 - 15 working days. USA, Hong Kong, Singapur, Israel: usually 25 - 30 working days. Australia, Canada, Asia, Africa, South America, Rest of the world: usually 25 - 50 working days STANDARD (Tracked): Europe: usually 5 - 10 working days. USA, Hong Kong, Singapur, Israel: usually 15 - 25 working days. Australia, Canada, Asia, Africa, South America, Rest of the world: usually 20 - 45 working days MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE RETURNS: We hope you will love your purchase, however if you need to return it, our policy lasts 30 days. In case there are any issues, please contact us upfront before leaving a neutral/negative feedback or opening a case. We will do always our very best to resolve any issue/situation as fast as possible. Please note! To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Please make sure the product is unopened, unused and the seals fully intact. It must also be in the original packaging and you have to send it back bevor we can issue a replacement or refund. If the returned product complies with the above rules we will process the refund. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can't offer you a refund or exchange. Before returning any product please contact us using messaging system. Note! If you have any problems with your shipment, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our customer support is always responsive to your problems and questions. We also expect positive feedback after you are satisfied with your purchase.