The laurel under the pillow: an old tradition of grandparents that should not be forgotten

The laurel under the pillow: an old tradition of grandparents that should not be forgotten

Laurel is a plant that has been used since ancient times and was already considered sacred by the Greeks and Romans, who used it to decorate the heads of poets and leaders as a symbol of wisdom and glory. It's no wonder that it still adorns the heads of students today as they reach the coveted milestone of graduation.

Today we will list all the benefits of this wonderful plant and give all the reasons why it is good to sleep with a bay leaf under the bed.

Bay laurel is not only very useful in the kitchen, but has always been used in traditional medicine due to its numerous properties. It helps improve digestion and relieve colic and flatulence, but also has expectorant properties that are useful for fevers and colds.

It is also recommended for relieving the symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism and has repellent properties against insects and parasites.

In addition, laurel is an excellent remedy that helps us sleep better and longer at night.

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