To prevent the bay leaves from burning too quickly and not being able to diffuse the scent effectively in the room, you can group several dried bay leaves together using a cotton twine or thread.
However, it is essential not to overdo the amount, as it could generate excessively intense and potentially toxic fumes.
If you wish, you can incorporate a few sprigs of rosemary into this bunch of bay leaf. In addition to adding a sweeter fragrance note, rosemary intensifies the effects of bay leaf.
Benefits of bay leaves
Here are some benefits:
Reduces anxiety and stress:
Burning bay leaves at home can contribute to the reduction of anxiety and stress. In fact, during combustion, bay leaf emits linalool, an active compound known for its relaxing and calming properties.
Reduces mental fatigue:
Are you back after a grueling week of work? There’s nothing like kicking off the weekend by burning off some bay leaf and letting its fragrance permeate your home.
Bay laurel, in fact, contains cineole and elemicin, two compounds that help relieve the feeling of tiredness, providing mental clarity and increased alertness.
To maximize its benefits, you can spread some of its aroma in the bath before taking a relaxing hot bath or shower.
Helps you breathe better:
Do you feel stuffy and sore throat due to a cold? Bay leaf may provide relief.
Instead of burning the bay leaf, another option is to soak it in a glass of water overnight.
Then, you can pour the liquid into a humidifier that will disperse the aroma while retaining its beneficial properties.
Scent and perfume the house:
Using burnt bay leaves at home is more effective than using a commercial air freshener.
Bay laurel has a mildly spicy but always pleasant aroma. When burned, this aroma disperses into the air and is able to neutralize other odors, as well as being long-lasting.
In this process, it is important to properly distribute the smoke in the rooms and avoid intense flames that can, instead, generate an unpleasant burning smell.
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