Every housewife has a bay leaf in her kitchen, but few people know that it is used not only in cooking.
In particular, bay leaf can be used as a natural air freshener.
Why do people burn bay leaves in their apartments?
Firstly, a smoldering bay leaf will help rid the house of unpleasant odors and create a feeling of freshness.
Secondly, the smell of burnt bay leaf has a calming and even analgesic effect.
Thirdly, thanks to its antiseptic properties, bay leaf cleanses the air of viruses and bacteria.
In addition, burnt bay leaf repels cockroaches and other insects.
Author: Timur Khomichev