phenolic compounds and volatile oils that have demonstrated antioxidant and/or anti-inflammatory activity in laboratory and animal research.
There is an important distinction, however: evidence from extracts, essential oils, cells, or animals doesn’t establish that drinking ordinary bay leaf tea will reduce inflammation in people. Human clinical research on bay-leaf preparations remains relatively limited.
So it’s reasonable to describe this as an anti-inflammatory herbal tea with potential, rather than claiming it is an anti-inflammatory treatment.
Nutrition
Plain bay leaf tea is naturally:
- Caffeine-free
- Very low in calories
- Essentially fat-free
- Essentially
