Putting bay leaves under your pillow before going to bed: an old custom from our grandparents!

Bay leaves have been used for thousands of years as a culinary spice and a natural remedy for many ailments. Native to the Mediterranean, bay leaves are perennial plants with glossy, oval leaves that give off a distinctive scent. There are many different types of bay leaves, but all offer numerous health benefits.

Bay leaves are good for everything: use them this way. Instant benefits!

One of the   most well-known benefits   of bay leaves   is their digestive properties.   In fact, bay leaves contain a number of volatile compounds that help   stimulate gastric secretion  , improve

bloating. Additionally, bay leaves contain substances that can help reduce intestinal inflammation and thus prevent problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. But bay leaf isn’t just a remedy for stomach problems.

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