Bay leaf stops even the most persistent cough

A dry and long-lasting cough in this period of the year is very common among many people. Various syrups, sprays and tablets can stop it for a short time, but for permanent cough prevention you can look for a natural remedy in your kitchen - bay leaf.

All you need to make homemade bay syrup, which stops even the most persistent cough, is six bay leaves, 2,5 deciliters of water, six spoons of sugar and one lemon. It is preferable to use brown sugar.

You start preparing the syrup by boiling water in a bowl. When the water boils, add the bay leaves and cook them for six to ten minutes. Then strain the water in which the laurel was boiled into another container and mix sugar and lemon into it. Mix well and wait for the sugar to melt. Take this drink several times a day. You can take a teaspoon every time you have a coughing fit. You can store this homemade syrup in the refrigerator for several days.

Namely, bay leaves are rich in various minerals and vitamin B. Due to their excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects, they are an excellent choice for immunity protection.

Bay leaves have been used as medicine since ancient times. This plant helps in better functioning of the nervous and muscular system and has a positive effect on metabolism and hormonal status. Laurel tea is used in the treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, anorexia, loss of appetite, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders, as well as for disinfecting spaces where flu viruses, colds and various other microbes are found, reports klix.ba.