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Why burn a bay leaf in the house every day: only a few know
16.02.2023 07:38
Updated: 14.04.2023 02:49
Bay leaf is a well-known spice widely used in cooking.
The plant is considered a natural antiseptic that has anti-inflammatory properties.
It is not uncommon to see housewives with smoldering bay leaves in a bowl in their kitchen.
At first glance, you might think that this is a secret ritual, but in fact, everything is much more prosaic and simpler.
Useful properties of laurel
Even in dry form, bay leaves contain essential oils that have a similar effect to eucalyptus.
The aroma of laurel helps to breathe easier, laurel is able to absorb foreign odors. Despite the wide range of all kinds of air fresheners and fragrances, many prefer to use laurel as a natural deodorant, improving the air in the room.
Essential oils of laurel can serve as an insecticide. This is one way to combat dust mites.
The fumes from smoldering bay leaves serve as a preventative measure against flu and other viral diseases.
Laurel not only freshens the air, it has a calming effect.
Advice on how to use bay leaf correctly
Several laurel leaves are set on fire and left to smolder in a ceramic or metal container. The procedure is carried out several times a week, and even every day.
