Why should you burn a bay leaf at home: you will be amazed

Bay leaf is not only a popular seasoning, but also an amazing remedy that can help in a variety of situations. It turns out that it can not only be added to food, but also set on fire to obtain a number of beneficial effects. TSN writes about it.

What are the benefits of smoldering bay leaves?

• It neutralizes unpleasant odors: Light a bay leaf after cooking fish, pet litter box, or other sources of unpleasant odors. The pungent aroma of bay quickly fills your home with freshness and neutralizes unpleasant odors.
• Calms the nervous system: Smoldering bay leaves have a calming effect. After a hard day, light a bay leaf to relax, relieve stress and improve your mood.
• Reduces pain: Smoldering bay leaf can help with mild headaches or other pains. Its soothing aroma and essential oils have analgesic effects.
• Improves the atmosphere at home: Burning a bay leaf can harmonize the energy in the home, align relationships between family members, and create a favorable atmosphere.
• Increases oxygen levels: If you are feeling short of breath, burning bay leaves can help you breathe easier and oxygenate your body.
• Repels insects: Ants, cockroaches and other insects cannot tolerate the smell of bay. Burning a bay leaf will help you get rid of them for a long time.
• Attracts good luck: In Chinese traditions, it is believed that a smoldering bay leaf attracts good luck and wealth to the home.

How to properly set fire to a bay leaf

• Use dry bay leaves: Fresh leaves will not smolder.
• Choose the appropriate number of leaves: The number depends on the size of the room. For an average room, 2-3 leaves are sufficient.
• Set the bay leaf on fire: Use a match or lighter to light the bay leaf over a container, such as a bowl.
• Let the bay smolder: When the leaf begins to smolder, do not extinguish it. Carry the bowl of laurel through all the rooms so that the smell spreads throughout the house.

Warnings

• Do not inhale the smoke from the bay leaf directly.
• Do not leave smoldering bay leaves unattended.
• Do not use bay leaves if you are allergic to them.

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