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Burning Bay Leaves? If you’ve ever entered a yoga studio or a bookstore, you’ve probably noticed that these places give off a very particular smell. This is because the so-called “smudging” is often practiced in these places. It is a Native American ritual in which various sacred herbs are burned and smoke is used to purify the room. This ritual is similar to burning incense.
Why Bay Leaves?
The bay leaf has been at the center of mythology for thousands of years. They played an important role in Roman or Greek traditions and are omnipresent in Indian or Caribbean culture. For Native Americans, this paper is sacred. Today, we can say that this plant has stood the test of time. Do not only use bay leaves in dishes. It is also a frequently used ingredient in the manufacture of creams, lotions, colognes, soaps and detergents.
Benefits of bay leaf
Traditionally, this leaf is used for its sedative, analgesic, antiemetic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. It lowers blood pressure and regulates heart rate.
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