Bay leaf (tejpata) has long been used to add taste and aroma to cooking, but it also has many health benefits. It is said to be unfailing for easing headaches and joint pain, and it also helps boost immunity and calm the nervous system.

In the old days bay leaf oil was an essential item in the home. Besides treating various ailments, bay leaf was used to keep the home free of pollution and calm. You too can make this traditional oil at home.

How to make it: take 250 ml of olive oil and 30 grams of bay leaves. Crush the leaves and soak them in the olive oil. Pour the mixture into a glass jar and keep it in a dark place for 2 weeks.

Do not move the jar much during those 2 weeks; just shake it now and then. After 2 weeks, strain the oil through a thin cloth into another container and store it in a cool place.

Apply the oil to the painful area whenever needed.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.