Here’s What You Can Do If You Have Bay Leaf at Home

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Here is a typical aromatic of French gastronomy: bay leaf. Essential in the famous bouquet garni or for making a court-bouillon, it has a special place in all kitchens. Native to the Mediterranean basin, bay leaf, as it is fully known, brings the flavor of the Provençal sun by diffusing its essential oil, the leaves of which are rich, into broths and sauces.

Bay leaves are commonly used in cooking to flavor dishes, due to its soap and very tasty aroma. However, its uses are not limited to this and it is possible to take advantage of the wonderful properties of bay in different ways.

1 – HELPS PREVENT CANDIDA AND HEALS WOUNDS

Bay leaf also has the ability to prevent candida. According to a study published in the Archives of Oral Biology, bay leaf was able to disrupt candida’s adhesion to cell walls. The study suggests that bay leaf would make a great addition to a candida diet. Bay leaf benefits also include the ability to heal wounds. Its antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties help speed healing and fight infections.

2 – SHINIER HAIR

Bay leaf tea helps to make hair slightly darker, giving it brown and shiny highlights. Apply for 15 minutes before rinsing with water only.

Against head lice Bay leaves are also very effective against head lice. Cook 50 grams of bay leaves in 400 ml of water, until the liquid is reduced by half. Drain, let cool and apply to the hair for about 3 hours before rinsing.

3 – BURN THIS LEAF TO ELIMINATE FATIGUE AND TENSION

Instructions

• Take a dry bay leaf and burn it in an ashtray.
• Leave the room, and come back after ten minutes.
• You will notice that the atmosphere will change and a flow of positive energy will also be present in the room and you will be relaxed thanks to the soothing smoke.
• Lie down and relax.
• Take deep breaths and enjoy this aroma to calm your body and soul. Enjoy your home spa experience.

4 – A VALUABLE AID FOR THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Bay leaf is known to aid digestion and reduce flatulence, bloating and other intestinal spasms. It is also known to stimulate the appetite and wake up sluggish stomachs.

5 – TO WASH THE FLOOR

Simply pour a few drops of bay essential oil into water to obtain a cleaning solution. For even greater effectiveness, it is recommended to add white vinegar. This tip helps to strengthen the effectiveness of the natural active ingredients contained in bay. Another technique is to boil bay leaves, then use the resulting liquid to clean the floor.

6 – AN EXCELLENT COCKROACH REPELLENT

Apart from these beauty and health uses, bay leaves can be your ultimate weapon against cockroaches. Its strong smell is much appreciated by humans but hated by them. So use it to replace your chemical insecticides that are dangerous for your health. All you have to do is place fresh bay leaves, or dry ground leaves – for even more fragrance – and place them in the entry points of your home as well as in the spaces you want to protect. The strong smell will form a barrier that a cockroach will not be able to cross.