Why you should boil bay leaves – an ancient secret to health and harmony
This unassuming leaf may just be gathering dust in your spice cabinet,
but bay leaves are much more than just a flavorful addition to soups and stews—they’re one of the oldest natural remedies, used since antiquity to strengthen the mind and body.
Even the Greeks and Romans considered it a sacred plant. Winners wore laurel wreaths as a symbol of strength, victory, and wisdom. But in folk medicine, laurel had a completely different, practical role — improving digestion, calming the nervous system, and purifying the body.
Today, modern science confirms: boiling bay leaves releases valuable substances that have a powerful healing effect.
