Probably every housewife has a bay leaf in her cupboard. But few people know that they can be used not only in cooking, but also in everyday life. We present to you 6 non-standard ways to use bay leaves in everyday life, in addition to cooking.
Dream
If your child has poor and sensitive sleep, then several laurel leaves should be attached to the back of the pillow. This procedure will calm you better than valerian root and guarantee a restful and sound sleep. Bay leaves will also serve as a good fragrance for your bed linen.
Smell from the mouth
Many people experience the problem of bad breath. People try many ways to get rid of odor, but not everyone is helped by any products purchased in stores and pharmacies. You might be surprised, but bay leaf will help you easily remove unwanted odors and give your breath freshness. Laurel also helps remove various inflammatory processes (gum inflammation, stomatitis). You need to chew the leaf, preferably several times a day, and after this procedure do not consume anything for an hour, including water.
Disinfection
Bay leaves are also used to disinfect rooms where the patient is located. To do this, you need to pour boiled water over several sheets, let the solution steep for about 20 minutes, and pour the contents into a deep bowl. After the procedure, the air will begin to gradually clear.Another good way, only for the freshness of the room, is to set fire to the laurel. This method will help the room acquire freshness and a natural smell and get rid of foreign and unpleasant odors.
From moths
Bay leaves are highly valued against moths. It effectively protects fur clothing and saves you from unwanted guests who would like to feast on the fur coat in the closet. To do this, you just need to take a couple of sheets and lay them out throughout the closet; also place the sheets in your clothing pockets. Laurel is also effective against flies. You need to prepare a solution consisting of boiled water and sheets, and lubricate the window frames with it, the smell will repel insects and they will not get into your house.
From pests in cereals
To prevent insects, bugs, and cockroaches from growing in the cereal, you should place 5 bay leaves in jars of cereal and your products will remain safe and sound.
Sweaty feet
Laurel is great for treating sweaty feet. You should make a decoction: pour boiled water over about 30 sheets, leave for about three hours, then pour everything into a deep container where your legs will fit and lower your feet. After 10 minutes of the procedure, you can go to bed; it is recommended to do it before bed.
As you might already understand, bay leaf is a fairly universal spice, which is an indispensable assistant for all housewives. It must be present in the house under any circumstances, because you cannot predict what time of day, where and how you will need it. And it will come in handy in everyday life, that’s for sure. This, at first glance, familiar but unexpected plant is hidden in the closets.
You can also brew it and drink it, infuse it with oil, use it. for inhalation for colds and much more
bay leaf stick is a lifesaver for housewives, I love it
A decoction of bay leaves helps remove allergic skin rashes. Checked personally.