These woodsy-tasting green leaves are being studied as a potential treatment for Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. In Type II diabetes, the body doesn't produce enough of or becomes resistant to the hormone insulin, which it needs to help convert food into energy. But bay leaves can actually help regulate insulin levels. The essential oil of the bay leaf is a constituent of perfumes, and can be used as a massage oil to relieve muscular soreness and enhance circulation, and is also used in tonic formulations to combat hair loss. You can use the herb as a flavor enhancer in soups, stews, and marinades. Just remember to remove it from a dish before serving: The leaf is so sharp and stiff that it can damage the throat or digestive tract if swallowed.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Bay leaves
These woodsy-tasting green leaves are being studied as a potential treatment for Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. In Type II diabetes, the body doesn't produce enough of or becomes resistant to the hormone insulin, which it needs to help convert food into energy. But bay leaves can actually help regulate insulin levels. The essential oil of the bay leaf is a constituent of perfumes, and can be used as a massage oil to relieve muscular soreness and enhance circulation, and is also used in tonic formulations to combat hair loss. You can use the herb as a flavor enhancer in soups, stews, and marinades. Just remember to remove it from a dish before serving: The leaf is so sharp and stiff that it can damage the throat or digestive tract if swallowed.
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