For centuries, bay leaves have been recognized for their medicinal properties. Currently, and in addition to their culinary contribution, they are used in phytotherapy. Discover in this article another little-known virtue of this plant: perfume the house.
Unpleasant odors can be present in your home for many reasons. Fortunately, you won’t need to resort to chemical-based air fresheners. To remove them while enjoying a pleasant aroma, 3 bay leaves are enough.
Why does my house smell bad?
- Trash and trash: If you don’t clean trash cans and dumpsters regularly, they can give off a bad odor.
- Pets: They can leave unpleasant odors, especially if they have cleaning issues or are territorial.
- Mold: If you have problems with humidity or water leaks in your home, it can promote the growth of mold and mildew, which give off an unpleasant odor.
- Rotten food: If you have food that has been sitting in your fridge or pantry for a long time, it can rot and give off a bad smell.
- Tobacco: If you smoke inside your home, you can leave cigarette smell on fabrics, woodwork, and walls.
- Household chemicals: Some products may give off a strong, unpleasant odor when used.
One of the easiest and quickest ways to spread a pleasant smell around the house without using chemicals is by burning a few bay leaves. To do this, simply place 3 bay leaves in a clay container and then burn them. Thereafter, the smoke will spread throughout the house to perfume it. It should be noted that no more than 3 bay leaves should be burned at a time.
Bay leaves in a wooden bowl – Source: spm
Bay leaves also have other benefits
While bay leaf spice can spread a pleasant aroma throughout the house, it can also soothe you and attract abundance and positivity. In fact, it is also known for its spiritual benefits. Here’s how to benefit from it:
Bay Tea to Relax and Reduce Stress
If it is common to use bay leaves in the preparation of several dishes, it is also possible to use them as an infusion to enjoy a tea with a subtly spicy flavor.
Bay Tea – Source: spm
Indeed, this infusion has a tonic and de-stressing power that you can enjoy daily. So, if you suffer from anxiety and have a worried mind, don’t hesitate to consume it once or twice a day.
If you are a yoga lover, you can also take advantage of its repairing effect, as a complement. Therefore, you can consume it before your meditation session or any other Yoga exercise.
Performing full moon and new moon rituals
If you are used to performing moon rituals, bay leaves can be very useful. In fact, they attract good energies, especially those related to abundance. By using them to celebrate the new moon, they can help you make your wishes come true.
To use them for this purpose, burn a sheet of paper on which you have written your wishes. You can also place one inside your wallet.
In addition, you can also use bay leaves to chase away negativity during lunar rituals. To do this, you just have to burn a few leaves to purify your house or simply drink an infusion based on bay leaves to relieve yourself.
Cleanse your body and your home with salt and bay leaf
If you want to practice rituals to attract luck, money or love, you can use salt in addition to bay leaves. This condiment can also be used to perform an energetic cleanse.
You can use it alone, distributing bowls full of sea salt in each room of the house, in order to purify your interior. At the same time, you can make a bath with bay leaves and salt. The leaves and salt will work in harmony to purify and invigorate your body and mind.
However, keep in mind that in addition to the benefits and aroma for which this plant is renowned, its spiritual contribution depends mainly on your mood.