The leaves of laurel are what we often say. It has a beautiful appearance and a smooth and bright surface. Generally grown in subtropical areas, China and other neighboring countries are rich in fragrant leaves. Fragrant leaves have the following two main functions in our life:

First of all, cooking is essential. Whether in the north or the south, fragrant leaves play a very important role in cooking. It not only plays the role of flavoring agent, but also helps food to add umami flavor and richer taste. It can also be used as an ornament of food to create a beautiful appearance for food. There are many flavors of fragrant leaves. Hunan and Sichuan dishes are spicy and fragrant, while Cantonese dishes are bitter and sweet. The multiple flavors of geranium make it a common seasoning in Chinese and western cuisines. The fundamental reason why fragrant leaves are loved by people lies in their most natural and unique aroma.

Second, the essence of geranium has many functions, among which it also plays a very important role in Chinese medicine, and it is also an untouchable Chinese medicine. In life, it is often suggested to put some fragrant leaves when soaking feet, because fragrant leaves have a certain health care effect. It can help us warm the middle warmer, promote qi circulation, relieve pain and dispel cold. At the same time, fragrant leaves also have a certain effect of dispelling cold. Soaking feet with fragrant leaves for a long time can help us dispel the cold in the body and help us promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, so it is very suitable for soaking feet. In daily cooking, it can help us to dispel cold, strengthen stomach and promote gastrointestinal health. Especially when the seasons change, we often catch a cold. Adding a proper amount of fragrant leaves to food can help us drive away cold and dehumidification and enhance resistance. For people who often suffer from physical pain, fragrant leaves have a slight paralyzing effect, thus playing the role of promoting qi circulation and relieving pain.

In addition, fragrant leaves have other important functions for human body, but we should remember that no matter how effective fragrant leaves are, they should be used in food and medicine in moderation. Fragrant leaves are cheap treasures. We should know how to protect and cherish this gift brought by nature.