Laurel under the pillow: the old custom of grandparents that did not deserve to be forgotten (Page 2 ) | November 4, 2025

In addition to being very useful in cooking, bay leaf has always been used in traditional medicine because of its many properties.

It helps improve digestion and relieve colic and abdominal swelling, but it also has expectorant properties useful against fevers and colds.

It is also recommended for relieving symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism, as well as having repellent properties against insects and parasites.