{"id":24353,"date":"2026-06-09T21:44:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T21:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=24353"},"modified":"2026-06-09T21:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T21:44:33","slug":"laurel-under-the-pillow-the-ancient-custom-of-grandparents-that-did-not-deserve-to-be-forgotten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=24353","title":{"rendered":"Laurel under the pillow: the ancient custom of grandparents that did not deserve to be forgotten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/0f620cb7-0efe-419a-9401-7163f95e7cf8\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laurel is a plant used since ancient times, considered sacred by the Greeks and Romans who used it to adorn the heads of poets and leaders, as a symbol of wisdom and glory. It is not surprising that it is still used today to gird the head of students who reach the coveted goal of graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today we are going to list all the virtues of this wonderful plant, listing all the reasons why it is a good idea to sleep with a bay leaf under the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to being very useful in the kitchen, laurel has always been used in traditional medicine because of its many properties. It helps improve digestion and relieve colic and abdominal bloating, but it also has expectorant properties useful against fever and colds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also recommended for relieving symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism, as well as having repellent properties against insects and parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, bay leaf is also an excellent remedy that helps us <strong>sleep better and more throughout the night.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This plant has an anti-stress action, which promotes a state of relaxation and helps us rest better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enjoy this benefit, just <strong>put a few bay leaves directly under the pillow, perhaps tying<\/strong> them together with a string. You will see that the benefits of this wonderful plant will not be long in making themselves felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share article<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important: This website does not give medical advice, nor does it suggest the use of techniques as a form of treatment for physical problems, for which medical advice is required. If you decide to apply the information contained in this site, you do not assume responsibility for it. 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