Bay leaves are often used in cooking to add flavor and aroma to certain dishes, but did you know that they can also be used for other purposes? Bay leaves, or rather the herb from which they originate, can be used as a powerful tool for manifestation and achieving goals. Check out these 10 ways to use bay leaves to manifest and reach your goals!
1) Tea
Add a bay leaf or two to your tea, which is also reputedly good for detoxification. The oil in bay leaves can also be used topically on cuts and burns. You can even use them as an insect repellent. With so many uses, its wise to keep a few bay leaves on hand at all times. Consider picking up some dried organic bay leaves from your local market. They should be inexpensive and last for months or even years if kept out of sunlight and dryness.
2) Incense
Burning incense releases positive energies into your space. It also improves air quality by providing negative ions, which are air molecules with a surplus of electrons that have been stripped away. These negatively charged ions attach themselves to positively charged pollutants in your home (such as airborne viruses and bacteria), negating their existence. When youre burning incense, youre making your surroundings healthier! How cool is that?
3) Diffuser
The most popular way of using bay leaves is via an essential oil diffuser. The aromatherapy benefits of bay leaf are many, including helping relieve stress and improve cognitive function. Using a diffuser allows you to enjoy these benefits without having to inhale or ingest any oils. Simply crush up some fresh bay leaves, throw them into your diffuser and enjoy!
4) Soap
This old-fashioned trick of adding a bay leaf or two into your favorite soap recipe is said to attract people of your liking. Since bay leaves are shaped like hearts, they also symbolize love and affectionwhich may be why some people say that leaving a bay leaf beneath their pillow will help them dream about their one true love.
5) Perfume
Slice a bay leaf and add it to a pot of simmering water. Let it boil for 10 minutes, then turn off your burner and place your favorite fragrance oil in there. Inhale its pleasant aroma, imagining yourself attaining all of your hearts desires. You can also make an aromatherapy bay leaf candle or spray.
6) Potpourri
Bay leaves are so powerful that some people have been known to put a few on their bedposts before going to sleep at night. You can bag them and add them to popular drawers of clothing as well.
7) Bath Salts
The therapeutic and fragrance uses of bay leaves make them a wonderful addition to bath salts. All you need is a little imagination and some essential oils for bathing with bay leaves. To begin, steep 10 bay leaves in two cups of boiling water for five minutes. Pour into an airtight container and add 1/2 cup Epsom salt or 1/4 cup sea salt. Shake thoroughly, label, and store in a cool place away from direct sunlight for about a month before using.
8) Essential Oils
Bay leaves have been associated with money, success, and abundance. Theyre also thought to promote good health and keep away illness and evil spirits. Its probably because of their long association with cooking; bay leaves are one of mans oldest spices, and they can add a robust flavor to your food when used properly. But did you know that you can use bay leaves for even more than flavoring?
9) Candles
Sure, bay leaves may be hard to find in modern homes, but if you have an older home, theres probably some hiding away in your kitchen. If you dont already know how many things bay leaves can do for youor even that they are called bay leavesit might surprise you to know that not only are they great for culinary use, but their pungent scent also makes them a great addition to rituals of all kinds.
10) Around the House
Did you know that bay leaves are edible? They can be used to season many dishes. They work best when dried, but fresh leaves also have value. One of their most well-known properties is for manifestation. If you want something, simply write it down on a piece of paper and tuck it into a pot with some bay leaves. Dont forget where you put your wish! I recommend placing your written desire in your bedroom.
