From ancient Greece, the laurel symbolizes victory, wisdom and protection. Scholars and champions wore them in crowns, but they also burned in temples to purify the air and keep away the negative waves. Today, this practice is back at the forefront of the stage… and even modern science is beginning to take an interest in it.
Stress reduction: a puff of serenity
Are you coming home for a tiring day? Burn a laurel sheet in a heat-resistant metal or ceramic container. Its fragrance releases linalool, a natural compound that calms the nervous system. The result is less cortisol, more calm. It’s kind of like an olfactory massage for the mind.
Air purification: farewell odours and microbesForget the chemical sprays. Burning 2 or 3 laurel leaves naturally neutralises unpleasant odours, thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. The air becomes cleaner, fresher… as after a walk in the Mediterranean forest.
A natural repellent against insects
Cafocks, mosquitoes or mites do not like eugenol and cineol released by laurel smoke at all. Burn a few leaves in the strategic corners or slide them dry into the cupboards: it’s kind of like putting an invisible barrier against pests, without toxic products.
Deeper sleep, naturally
Are you going around in circles in your bed? A laurel leaf burned 30 minutes before bedtime can calm invading thoughts. Its fragrance soothes, slows down the mind and slowly prepares for sleepiness. It’s kind of like a plant lullaby…
Boosting concentration: the push of neurons
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