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What Happens When You Burn a Bay Leaf?

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We normally burn candles or sticks of incense, but at one time laurel leaves were the aroma people chose to burn in their homes. Here's why you should too!

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THE BENEFITS OF BURNING A BAY LEAF

In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans discovered the therapeutic potential of the bay laurel plant. Despite its medicinal properties, today it's mostly used as an aromatic seasoning in the kitchen, but for centuries before this herb has served a very different purpose.

Here are a few benefits you can get from burning a bay leaf:


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