4 Ways to Extract Bay Leaf at Home. Arthritus Pain Relief, Help Digestion, Antioxidants, Hygiene

Hi, my friend, this is Dr. Leo at LETIME.
In this video, I am explaining the 4 ways to extract bay leaf. The 4 ways include decoction, infusion, tincture, and steam distillation. This video is the first part and covers decoction, infusion and tincture. The next video will demonstrate steam distillation of bay leaf to make essential oil and hydrosol.
Bay leaf is one of the most popular culinary herbs. It is very often used while cooking meat so as to bring its aroma and also help improve digestion. Besides being used in kitchen, it has been found having antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities. Bay leaf contains Vitamins A and E and carotenoids. These antioxidants help lower blood cholesterol and uric acid level. Uric acid is believed to being a trigger of arthritis problem. A clinical study showed bay leaf tea helped reduce pains to arthritis patients. Bay leaf also contains sesquiterpene that is responsible for inhibiting NO production and gives antiinlammatory benefits.
I would love to share knowledge about botanical herbs including its benefits, how to use and extract backed by scientific studies. I am also excited in sharing hands on operation of extracting different herbs including leaves, roots, flowers, barks, and whole plants.

[@jeangolindano]

I hope every instructor was this clear and straight to the point. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@akuaesthergeorge3502]

Thank you for sharing, I am a young herbalist and I'm learning a lot

[@kenzycartwright4761]

Thank you, straight to the point! Appreciate all your knowledge

[@kimberlysmith5321]

FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU

[@68Libra]

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[@sandraalegria3439]

Thank you I will try this daily for my neurapathy.

[@mariep4018]

Thanks I didn’t know you could make a tincture and Bayleaf oil. Good to know cause I make tinctures from other herbs as well.

[@cynthiamatsolo6358]

Woow thank you to advice about bay leave I'm going to buy for my house

[@diananenque6624]

Thank you so much for this. My cholesterol is very high, I have had a terrible reaction to cholesterol medication and am unable to use. I will begin using the bay leaf tea.

[@samhussain5390]

Good for equalising the hormone level bay leaves

[@jeangolindano]

Tea form?

[@rietta1166]

Very informative, thanku. And can I add essential oil?

[@happycustomer3448]

I use pigeon pea leaves to control my arthritis and to control my asthmama. I have trees.let me know if you would like to try some leave for dree not selling.

[@DannaD-ef1bc]

Can I substitute vodka with any type of vinegar? Thank you.

[@consbelo6506]

How can one use the alcohol method? Thanks

[@gailsheldon7989]

Can you also rush the tincture by using the low heat on the crock pot? I'm not sure if that would ruin the alcohol percentage. Thank you great video

[@LeTimeLeo]

Yes, you can. Manage the temperature lower than 60 C then you would be fine.

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How to buy The kit

[@40dollhairs]

Hey do you have an Etsy Page? I found out about your channel through there but it’s not linked on your website/KZbin. I want to purchase but I want to make sure it’s coming from you directly.

[@LeTimeLeo]

Hi, Thank you for asking. Here is our website: www.letimestill.com and our Etsy store page is: www.etsy.com/listing/873754853/letime-essential-oil-distiller-3l?click_key=3efe639ec8ade4dd1f3fcf1aea6a62e1dff677b2%3A873754853&click_sum=458c21e7&ref=hp_rv-3&frs=1

[@KrysM606]

Hello, I found your video very informative. Do you think infused oil can be used to make a salve without compromising the effectiveness of rosemary and bay leaves ingredients ?Thank you.

[@thaislago231]

The version with olive oil is edible? And what about use in a diffuser?

[@LeTimeLeo]

Olive oil infusion is edible but won’t be used in diffuser.

[@pamelatyer1030]

I would like to do the oil infusion and I have a crock pot .. I was wondering how long on low would you heat the oil infusion ?

[@LeTimeLeo]

Low heat is definite and you may need turn off heat periodically to avoid overheating. It may take less than 8 hours for a batch.

[@theplantaholiclady]

Can we use the leaves used for making hydrosol for oil infusion, the idea being that even after simmering in water the leaves will have oil soluble nutrients retained? I used the left over rosemary leaves after making hydrosol to infuse coconut oil. It smell great and has changed color too. Will it have benefits of the herb too?

[@LeTimeLeo]

You have a wonderful idea. Leafs still have their non volatile nutrient mainly flavonoids. You may use it to make tea or soup for drink or face and hair wash. You can also use it to make your infused oil.

[@theplantaholiclady]

@@LeTimeLeo thanks

[@NameName-rk6ov]

I left my leaves in the oil for about 2 months in the refrigerator and it's cloudy. It doesn't smell bad. Is it ok to use still?

[@LeTimeLeo]

If it is in refrigerator it should not go bad. However infusion is better done at room temperature. Cold environment can make it less potent. You may still want to check it to make sure.

[@NameName-rk6ov]

@@LeTimeLeo thank you so much for responding. It's got a sweetish taste and I'm pretty sure the oil just solidified or coagulated. I also used it on my skin and it was great. Thanks for the room temp tip!