The laurel, also called laurel, is a shrub-like tree that belongs to the Lauraceae family, to which it gives its name, and is native to the Mediterranean region. Its laurel leaves are dark green or bluish in color and its fruits are black berries.

The great versatility of bay leaves means that they can be included in remedies to treat a wide variety of diseases or ailments.

Among the benefits of bay leaves are the following:

• Stimulate appetite.
• Digestive.
• Antioxidants.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Analgesics.
• Relaxing.