The Surprising Reason Some People Sleep with Bay Leaves Under Their Pillow

I’ll admit it — the first time I heard about putting bay leaves under your pillow, I thought it sounded odd. Why would anyone do that? But the more I looked into it, the more I realized this simple tradition has history, spirituality, and even modern-day benefits. Low effort, slightly spooky, and kind of intriguing? Count me in.

So why do …