In the old days, it was believed that several laurel leaves in shoes would bring happiness, prosperity and good luck into one’s life.
For most people, bay leaf is a spice that belongs only in the kitchen.
Superstitious and practical are incompatible traits. However, both the first and the second category of people believe that bay leaf is useful not only in the kitchen.
Bay leaf: belief
A superstitious person believes that the spice has a special energetic power that can attract happiness, prosperity, money and cleanse the house of negativity.
This category puts laurel leaves in shoes. According to ancient belief, this ritual was used for the well-being of newlyweds.
The leaves were placed in shoes before the wedding. It was believed that the spice would strengthen the newly formed family, and the relationship between husband and wife would become even more sincere and strong.
Useful trick
Those who do not believe in omens use bay leaf to solve a pressing problem. The spice helps fight unpleasant odors.
For example, it is enough to place bay leaves in sneakers, boots or shoes overnight, and by morning the stench will disappear or become weaker.
