{"id":562,"date":"2023-12-11T00:29:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T00:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=562"},"modified":"2023-12-11T00:29:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T00:29:46","slug":"bay-leaves-under-the-pillow-thats-why-you-should-always-do-it-before-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=562","title":{"rendered":"Bay leaves under the pillow, that&#8217;s why you should always do it before sleeping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you can&#8217;t sleep, bay leaves could be a good ally.&nbsp;Here&#8217;s what you don&#8217;t know about their properties<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most natural tips for getting a good night&#8217;s sleep is using bay leaves.&nbsp;Here&#8217;s how to use a natural trick to your advantage to sleep well at night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bay leaves under the pillow and tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is certainly not a new age gadget, far from it.&nbsp;<strong>The use of bay leaves is an ancient practice<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;, which even our grandmothers used.&nbsp;And maybe it&#8217;s not so strange after all.&nbsp;The benefits provided by bay leaves are truly numerous and among these is the possibility of sleeping better without resorting to medication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, in addition to all its well-known properties,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>bay leaf is also a powerful, completely natural sedative<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;This means that it promotes sleep in a natural way, thanks to the smell it gives off.&nbsp;It is therefore the perfect herb to use if you have problems with insomnia or simply when you have difficulty falling asleep.&nbsp;In addition,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>it promotes the reduction of blood pressure and heart pressure<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;, which is why it particularly helps to fall asleep.&nbsp;It is therefore an excellent calming agent and a valid stress reliever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting to use bay leaves can avoid the use of expensive medications, in addition to the fact that different types are often purchased to find the most suitable one.&nbsp;In addition, bay leaf is completely free of side effects that medications could cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to use bay leaves to sleep better<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To use bay leaf as our ally for good, restful sleep, the advice is to&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>use dried leaves rather than fresh<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;Dried bay leaves can be purchased at any supermarket, usually in the fruit and vegetable section.&nbsp;Alternatively, you can take the leaves directly from the plant and let them dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply wash them well and hang them in a ventilated place.&nbsp;<strong>They should be dry in about a week<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;Once the leaves are dry, take a few and place them directly under your pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These simple steps will help you sleep better and get a good night&#8217;s rest.&nbsp;In addition, to improve the effectiveness of the method, it is also possible to use the leaves to prepare an infusion to drink before going to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch out for bay leaves: how to recognize the \u201creal\u201d ones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is necessary&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>to be very careful if you intend to independently obtain leaves directly from the plant<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;In fact, there is an oleander in nature that is aesthetically very similar to laurel but with decidedly different properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oleander is an ornamental plant that produces beautiful pink or white flowers in summer.&nbsp;These shrubs have long, narrow leaves.&nbsp;On the other hand, it is very important not to eat it at all, because&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>this plant is toxic to humans<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laurel is a shrub with large dark green leaves.&nbsp;The bush often bears small black berries.&nbsp;Its dried leaves can be found on sale in supermarkets in bundles.&nbsp;It is an aromatic plant regularly used in cooking because of its pronounced flavor.&nbsp;It is used in soups, stews, roasts and stuffings.&nbsp;<strong>It is also an excellent natural food against worms<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;And it is precisely this plant that will help to quickly improve sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you can&#8217;t sleep, bay leaves could be a good ally.&nbsp;Here&#8217;s what you don&#8217;t know about their properties&nbsp;&nbsp;. 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