Here’s what happens if you burn a bay leaf at home and wait a few minutes
Bay leaf can be used to clear the sinuses!
The essential oil of bay leaves can be made into a salve that you rub on your chest to open up your sinuses much like we think of with eucalyptus or mint! Additionally, the vapors of bay can aid in loosening up phlegm and taking out dangerous bacteria that can reside in your respiratory tracts!
Bay leaf promotes digestive health!
In many ways, bay leaf can take the place of a figurative safety net as it is preventative of a lot of digestive issues! As a diuretic, encouraging urination, bay allows for your body to naturally flush out toxins in the most natural of ways!
Additionally, if you were to eat bay, and then to eat something poisonous or toxic, bay will allow your stomach to sense its presence quicker encouraging you to vomit (the type of purge which can save your life!)!
Bay leafs are calming and can help with fatigue and anxiety
Burning a bay leaf releases a combination of chemicals that produce a calming effect. Light a couple dried bay leafs at the same time, and breathe in the aroma and vapors. You’ll gradually start to feel at peace and relaxed. The best part? It doesn’t make you feel sleepy at all.
Bay leaves have a really rustic and wholesome fragrance. It isn’t strange to see them hanging dried in a rustic Italian or Greek kitchen either! Give bay leaves a try, though if you plan on using them as whole leaves in your cuisine, it is recommended that after you extract the oils and flavor out of it that you remove the leaves as they are so durable they could cut your mouth! Be safe, stay healthy, and happy eating!
