LORBER is good for coughing up and treating BRONCHITIS and FLU
After returning from the battle, the ancient Romans “disinfected” their sabers and swords with laurel leaves. Today, this plant will help you with discomfort, especially those during the winter days.
Laurel, or popularly known as lorber, laurel, periwinkle, sagebrush… in ancient times was considered a sacred tree. It was a tree, that is, a symbol of the god Apollo who wore a laurel wreath on his head.
Roman military leaders crowned every victory with a laurel wreath, and after every battle they rubbed their spears and swords with laurel leaves.
Laurel as a disinfectant
This ritual of “disinfecting” weapons with bay leaves is associated with the antiseptic effect of this plant. Namely, laurel leaves contain 1 to 3 percent of essential oil, starch, bitter substances and tannin.
Laurel strengthens the appetite, improves digestion and prevents boiling in the intestines, and also helps to expel the accumulated gases in the intestines.
In folk medicine, it is also used as a means of expectoration, treatment of chronic bronchitis, sneezing and influenza.
Decoction against influenza and bronchitis (for delay)
For decoction, decoction for the treatment of influenza and bronchitis, but as an aid to delays, it is simply prepared.
You need:
- 5 bay leaves (3 to 5, depending on leaf size)
- 1 slice of lemon
- 1 cup water
Boil the bay leaves and lemon zest in boiling water. Leave the decoction to stand covered for 10 minutes and then strain it. Drink 2 to 3 cups of decoction a day.
Decoction to improve digestion
This decoction will help you in moments of indigestion and problems that occur due to dysfunction of the digestive tract.
For the decoction you need:
- 5 bay leaves (3 to 5, depending on leaf size)
- 1 cup water
Cook the bay leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes. Leave covered for 10 minutes. Then strain the broth.
Drink 2 to 3 cups of decoction a day, but always after meals.
