Are you looking for a natural remedy that has the power to help you alleviate varicose veins, but also to reduce pain in the joints and headaches? If yes, you should know that there are plenty of options to choose from and one such option is bay leaves.
This plant is a highly efficient natural cure and it can better your health in several different ways, including immune booster, colon detoxifier, and enhanced mental activity, less joint ache and varicose veins, and calmer nervous system.
For varicose veins sufferers, we will present a recipe today about how to prepare bay leaf oil from laurel leaves in a couple of simple steps. And, we will also show you how to use it to alleviate this rather common problem, but its other beneficial uses.
Bay Leaf Oil Recipe
You will need:
30 grams of fresh bay leaves
250 ml of olive oil
Mortar and pestle
A glass bottle
Cheesecloth
A glass jar
Preparation: Use a mortar and pestle to mash the leaves well and then cover them with olive oil. Pour the mixed content into a previously cleaned glass bottle. Close it and keep it in a dark and cool place. Wait for 2 weeks before usage. Remember to shake the bottle from time to time. When the 2 weeks pass, strain the oil through cheesecloth into a glass jar. Keep in the fridge or another cool place.
Use:
- Steam-heat the oil and use it for massaging aching joints
- Massage the temples to alleviate headaches
- It can boost your appetite and relieve stomach pain and poor digestion
- The oil makes a great lotion for treatment of acne, pimples, and other skin problems
Before heading out, do not forget to check out the video below and learn more about the advantages of this amazing DIY remedy:
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