Laurel is leaving, everyone is burning them in their homes: what happens will surprise you

All you need to do is take a pot with a little water and put 2 or 3 dried bay leaves inside. Put on a very low heat and let it burn slowly. After just 10 minutes the scent will be felt throughout the house and the effect will be a sense of calm.

The benefits of bay leaf.

Bay laurel has been used since Greek times not only in cooking but also to treat diseases. The active ingredients present in bay leaf and in particular in the leaves act on the mind and body, promoting a feeling of relaxation. Here are some of the benefits of bay leaf:

• Helps digestion: just drink a little water where the leaves have previously been infused.
• Promotes the stimulating action of the brain: reactivates mental fatigue.
• Cleanses the respiratory tract: thanks to its aroma it helps to dissolve deposited mucus. In this way, the airways will be free of phlegm. It is recommended to leave them in hot water and inhale the aroma they give off.

• Reduces inflammatory processes: it will always be enough to burn the bay leaves and you will have a feeling of reduced inflammation. This is due to eugenol, an active ingredient contained in the plant.
• Strengthens immune defenses: thanks to its antioxidant properties, eugeol also supports the immune system by increasing defenses.
• Prevents diabetes: The bay leaf plant regulates blood sugar levels. And it also provides an antioxidant action that prevents type 2 diabetes. It is recommended to consume one to three grams of bay leaf per day.
• Increases mindfulness: the smell that is given off after burning a bay leaf helps to enter a state of meditation. Greater awareness is achieved and to fully benefit from this sensation it can be combined with yoga or zen.
• It gives relief to the stomach and cramps.
• Treats fever and cough.

But be careful because the use of this plant also has some contraindications. In fact, bay leaf has some toxicity and its use is contraindicated, especially in allergic subjects. This is not only through ingestion but also through contact with both leaves and oils.