Here’s a recipe for clove and bay leaf tea for relaxation and digestion:Ingredients* Bay leaves: 3 to 4 fresh, clean leaves.* Cloves: 4 to 5 pods.* Water: 2 large cups.* Optional additions: ½ cinnamon stick, or a slice of lemon, with a teaspoon of honey to sweeten.Preparation* Wash the bay leaves and cloves thoroughly in cold water.* Bring the water to a boil in a pot.* Add the bay leaves and cloves (and cinnamon, if desired) to the boiling water.* Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes to retain the essential oils.* Turn off the heat and let the tea steep, covered, for another 5 minutes.* Strain the tea into a cup and add honey and lemon to taste.
Here is a recipe for clove and bay leaf tea.