This type of leaf is often used as a herbal drink.
25 April 2024 13:00
Brilio.net - Bay leaves are known to be effective in adding a fragrant aroma to dishes. For those of you who like cooking, you must be familiar with this leaf. Bay leaves are usually added to dishes such as clear spinach, meat curry, liwet rice, stir-fried vegetables, and many more.
This type of leaf is also often used as a herbal drink. The reason is, bay leaves contain many benefits for the body. Reporting from healthshots.com, bay leaves can reduce the risk of diabetes, improve digestion, reduce stress, make the heart healthy, and so on.
Bay leaves have many uses, it's not surprising that many people choose to keep a large stock of these leaves at home. However, if you don't know the trick, your stock of bay leaves might be wasted because they dry out and rot, you know.
To make it last longer, you can dry bay leaves in the sun before storing them. However, for some people, this technique of drying bay leaves is not practical, especially if you have a lot of other activities at home.
So, for those of you who don't want to dry bay leaves before storing them, it looks like you can try the trick from TikTok account user @iie0704 for storing bay leaves. This trick is said to be much more practical because it doesn't require going through the drying process.
Before getting into the trick, wash the bay leaves first with running water until they are completely clean. After that, dry the bay leaves using a cloth or tissue. The owner of the TikTok account @iie0704 explains that you can also dry bay leaves with a fan.
photo: TikTok/@iie0704
If the bay leaves are completely dry, then wrap several bay leaves in tissue. This tissue will absorb the moisture in the bay leaves during storage. After covering it with tissue, put the bay leaves in the plastic, then tie or close the plastic tightly.
"Then put it in the freezer," added the owner of the TikTok account @iie0704, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (24/4).
Yups, these bay leaves must be stored in the freezer so they are frozen and can last green and fragrant for weeks.
photo: TikTok/@iie0704
So, the trick for storing bay leaves is really easy, isn't it? Taking a peek at @iie0704's TikTok upload, there aren't many comments from other netizens yet, but this video has already received the enthusiasm of more than 1,000 viewers, you know.
@iie0704 How to store bay leaves for a long time + always fresh
original sound - iie07 - call me_ iie
Benefits of bay leaves for beauty.
Bay leaves are usually better known as a cooking ingredient, but they also have several beauty benefits. Some of the benefits include.
1. Treat acne.
Bay leaves contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory substances which can help reduce inflammation of the skin and reduce the appearance of acne.
2. Brightens the skin.
The antioxidant content in bay leaves can help brighten the skin and reduce signs of aging such as dark spots and fine lines.
3. Reduces dandruff.
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of bay leaves can also help reduce dandruff and keep the scalp healthy.
4. Overcoming body odor.
Bay leaves can also be used as a natural ingredient to treat body odor. To do this, soak bay leaves in warm water and use the soaking water as a rinse after bathing.
5. Overcoming itching.
The antifungal content in bay leaves can help treat itching on the skin caused by fungal infections.
6. Tightens the skin.
External use of bay leaves in the form of a mask or scrub can help tighten facial skin and reduce open pores.
However, before using bay leaves or other natural ingredients for skin care, it is important to do a sensitivity test first to ensure there is no allergic reaction or irritation. Also, consult an esthetician or dermatologist if you have certain skin conditions or if you are unsure about using bay leaves for beauty purposes.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
