Why take the bay leaf bath?

Bay laurel is an herb that has been used for millennia for its medicinal, nutritional, and energetic properties. Ruled by the greatest of the stars, the Sun, it possesses an energy linked to the fire element, ruler of motivation, intensity, and brilliance.

When added to a bath, its fresh or dried leaves activate the aura, creating a kind of energy field that aligns with the Sun's energies, helping to attract or repel desired energies. In addition, laurel is sacred to numerous deities of abundance, charisma, and success, such as Apollo, the Greek god of the Sun, and Ceres, the Roman goddess of fertility and growth.

In this article, you will learn the origin and benefits of this herb that is part of Brazilian homes. In it you will also find effective bath recipes so that you can enjoy the miracles of this solar herb.

Getting to know the bay leaf

The aromatic bay leaves are part of the world's cuisine and culture. Symbols of nobility and victory, they also represent the reborn sun and therefore adorn many garlands and trees during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, which occurs around Christmas. Learn more about their secrets below.

Source

Laurel is an herb native to the Mediterranean, whose scientific name is Laurus nobilis. Its leaves are gathered from an aromatic perennial tree, whose leaves remain green throughout the year. It is an extremely important herb for Classical Antiquity, as at that time it was a symbol of nobility and victory in Greece and Rome. The expression laurels of victory originates from this ancient practice.

From a mythological point of view, the laurel is associated with Apollo, since it figures in his mythology. In one of his myths, the nymph Daphne tried to avoid being found by Apollo by transforming herself into the first laurel tree to throw off the sun god. From then on, Apollo adopted it as his sacred tree.

Benefits

There are many benefits of laurel, and so they will be presented according to their nutritional, medicinal, and energetic characteristics.

From a nutritional point of view, bay leaves are rich in micronutrients such as vitamins A, C, B6, and important minerals like manganese, iron, and calcium.

In alternative medicine, laurel is used in the form of ointments and teas to combat problems related to digestion, anxiety, stress, and infections. Its leaves have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties

As far as energies are concerned, it is used to attract prosperity, protection, healing, strength, good luck, employment, as well as to develop psychic powers and intuition.

Laurel bath for prosperity

Because it is related to the Sun and the fire element, bay leaves remain greenish even after drying, representing the abundance that never lacks. For an alternative, check out the prosperity bath at the end of this article.

Ingredients

For the prosperity bath, you will need the following ingredients:

- 4 dried bay leaves, representing materiality;

- 13 sunflower petals, the lucky number associated with the material plane;

- 1 pinch of turmeric, for brightness and richness;

- 1 sprig of basil, for fighting obstacles.

How to do it

To make this bath, follow these steps:

1) Add 1 liter of water to a pot.

2) Turn on the heat and when the water boils, turn it off.

3) Then add to the water the bay leaves, the sunflower petals, and the basil sprig.

4) Cover the pot and let it infuse for about 10 minutes.

5) Strain the herbs and add the infusion to a bucket, along with the pinch of turmeric.

6) Take your hygienic bath as usual.

7) When finished, use the herbal infusion to soak your body from the neck down, focusing on the solar plexus area, located near the navel.

Use the bath to attract prosperity preferably on a Sunday with a crescent moon.

Laurel and cinnamon bath for good luck and prosperity

When aligned with cinnamon, another herb linked to the Sun and the fire element, the energy of the laurel is intensified. This combination not only develops the power of prosperity, but also cleanses the aura, attracting good luck and opportunities to your path. Check it out.

Ingredients

For the bath for luck and prosperity with bay leaf and cinnamon, you will need the following ingredients:

- 4 bay leaves;

- 2 small cinnamon sticks;

- 13 star anise;

- Petals from a yellow rose.

In this bath, it is ideal that you use all the dry ingredients, with the exception of the yellow rose petals which need to be fresh.

How to do it

To do so, follow these steps:

1) In a pot, add 2 liters of water.

2) Turn on the heat and when the water boils, turn it off.

3) Add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the water.

4) Cover the pot and let it infuse for about 5 minutes.

5) After the time has passed, strain the herbs and add the infusion to a bucket.

6) Take the rose petals and add them to your bath water.

7) Take your hygienic bath as usual.

8) Next, use the herbal infusion to soak your body from the neck down, rubbing the rose petals mostly on your feet, to open your paths to luck and prosperity.

9) Collect the petals and leave them in a pretty garden.

Laurel bath with rosemary and cinnamon for employment

In this bath, the energies of bay leaf are combined with the potential of rosemary and cinnamon to attract a job. Rosemary is an herb ruled by the Sun, whose properties are closely linked to protection and astral cleansing, while cinnamon is the herb of success. So pay attention to the recipe.

Ingredients

For the lucky job bath, you will need the following ingredients ruled by the Sun and aligned with the energy of success, luck, and employability:

- 7 bay leaves;

- 4 cinnamon sticks;

- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary;

- 1 small citrine crystal.

For this bath, give preference to a natural rolled citrine. Do not use its raw form.

How to do it

For the bath for employment, follow these steps:

1) Add 2 liters of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.

2) When boiled, turn off the heat.

3) Add the herbs, cover the pot, and let it infuse for about 5 minutes.

4) Then strain the herbs and add the infusion to a bucket, with the citrus.

5) Take your normal hygienic bath.

6) Next, use the herbal infusion to soak your body from head to toe to balance all your chakras, being careful not to knock over the citrus.

After bathing, collect the citrine and use it as a charm when job hunting or during interviews. Dispose of the strained herbs in a flowery place.

Laurel and clove bath for protection

Clove is a spice ruled by Jupiter and the fire element. It has been popularly used not only in cooking and alternative medicine, but also in baths and rituals connected to success and protection. In the following bath, clove and bay are combined to increase your protection. Check it out.

Ingredients

To increase your protection, you will need the following ingredients:

- 5 bay leaves;

- 13 cloves;

- 1 sprig of guinea;

- 1 branch of rue;

- 1 pinch of sea salt;

- Petals from 1 white rose.

In this bath, you can use all dry ingredients. The white rose petals can be replaced with 2 drops of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil or 1 drop of palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) essential oil.

How to do it

Follow these steps to increase your protection:

1) In a pot, add 4 liters of water.

2) Let the water boil and then turn off the heat.

3) Add the herbs to the water. If you are using fresh rose or essential oils, reserve them.

4) Cover the pot and let the herbs infuse for about 5 minutes.

5) After the time has passed, strain them and add the infusion to a bucket.

6) If you used fresh rose, take off its petals and add them to your bath water. If you used essential oils, add them.

7) Take your hygienic bath as usual.

8) Next, use the herbal infusion to soak your body from head to toe, to open your chakras.

Throw the herbs in a flower garden.

Laurel bath for prosperity

The following recipe is an alternative to the first prosperity bath recipe that opened this article. In it, you will use the orange peel as an ingredient that will complement the energy of the bay leaf.

Ingredients

For the prosperity bath, you will need:

- 4 bay leaves;

- Peel of one orange or 2 drops of essential oil of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis).

- Purple or yellow ipê flowers.

This bath should be taken on a night with a crescent moon. Do not take this bath during the day, as the orange peel and its essential oil are photosensitizing and can stain your skin if exposed to the sun.

How to do it

To attract prosperity, follow these steps:

1) In a pot, boil 2 liters of water.

2) When the water boils, turn off the heat.

3) Add all ingredients to the water. If you use the essential oil, do not add it now.

4) Cover the pot and let it infuse for about 10 minutes.

5) Next, strain the herbs and add the infusion to a bucket. This is the time to use the essential oil, if you prefer.

6) Take your normal hygienic bath.

7) Finally, use the infusion to soak your body from the neck down, focusing on the chakras located at the base of your spine and near your navel, to open your paths to luck and prosperity.

After your shower, wear light clothes.

Bay leaf bath with cinnamon and lavender to attract money

Lavender is a very popular herb, whose purplish flowers are used to make a perfume present in many homes. Being a form of lavender, it is associated with the planet Mercury, ruler of commerce and communication. In this bath, it attracts the energy of the air to call for money. Check it out.

Ingredients

To attract money, use the following ingredients for the bath:

- 4 bay leaves;

- 1 cinnamon stick;

- 8 drops of lavender scent.

If you do not have the lavender scent, you can use a handful of its dried flowers.

How to do it

To make the bath to attract money, follow these steps:

1) In a pot, add 3 liters of water.

2) Turn on the heat and when the water boils, turn it off.

3) Add the bay leaves and the cinnamon stick to the water.

4) Cover the pot and let it infuse for about 4 minutes.

5) After the time has passed, strain the herbs and add the infusion to a bucket, along with the drops of lavender perfume.

6) Take your hygienic bath as usual.

7) Next, use the herbal infusion to soak your body from the neck down.

This bath is most powerful when done on nights of full moons, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays.

Bay leaf, clove and cinnamon bath to attract what you want

Bay, clove, and cinnamon are herbs that have been used for attraction and wish fulfillment since ancient times. This triple combination contains the essence of the Sun, which, when used properly, awakens the spark of brightness that exists in each of us.

Ingredients

For this attraction bath, you will need:

- 7 bay leaves;

- 13 cloves;

- 2 cinnamon sticks.

Use the dried herbs for this bath, and perform it preferably on a Sunny Sunday. To increase your power of attraction, have an orange candle lit while you prepare and take your bath.

How to do it

To increase your attraction, follow these steps:

1) Boil 2 liters of water in a pot.

2) Once the water boils, turn off the heat.

3) Add the bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon sticks to the water.

4) Cover the pot and let it infuse for about 4 minutes.

5) After the time has passed, strain the herbs and add the infusion to a bucket.

6) Take your hygienic bath as usual.

7) Next, use the herbal infusion to soak your body from the neck down, paying special attention to your feet and hands, to open your paths and guide your steps, as well as to leave your desire at your fingertips.

Let the candle burn all the way down.

Laurel and lavender bath to calm down

Lavender is an aromatic herb traditionally used in aromatic baths. From its flowers and leaves is extracted the essential oil, which is known for its anxiolytic, calming, and antidepressant powers, due to the components linalool and linalin acetate. Learn how to make this lavender and bay leaves bath below.

Ingredients

To take it easy, you will need:

- 2 bay leaves;

- 8 drops of French lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil.

If you can't find the essential oil, use a handful of dried lavender flowers.

How to do it

To do so, follow these steps:

1) Boil 1 liter of water in a pot.

2) When it is boiling, turn off the heat and add the bay leaves (and the lavender if you use the herb).

3) Cover the pot and let it infuse for about 5 minutes.

4) Next, strain the herbs and add the infusion to a bucket.

5) Wait for it to cool and add the lavender essential oil.

6) Take your hygienic bath as usual.

7) Next, use the herbal infusion to soak from head to toe.

Do this bath whenever you need it. Bury the used herbs in a garden.

Laurel bath with marigold and macela for intuition

While marigold is native to the Mediterranean, macela is typical of South America. When combined with bay leaves, these flowers become a powerful tool in a bath to develop intuition.

Ingredients

To awaken your intuition, you will need:

- 1 bay leaf;

- 1 handful of dried marigold flowers;

- 1 handful of dried macela flowers.

Substitution tip: If you can't find macela, you can substitute it with jasmine or chamomile.

How to do it

To do the bath for intuition, follow these steps:

1) In a pot, add 2 liters of water and boil it.

2) When the water boils, turn off the heat.

3) Add the bay leaves and the marigold and macella flowers to the water.

4) Cover the pot and let it infuse for about 10 minutes.

5) After the time has passed, strain the herbs and add the infusion to a bucket.

6) Take your hygienic bath as usual.

7) Next, use the herbal infusion to soak your body from head to toe, focusing on your third eye chakra, located between your eyebrows.

When you are done, don't forget to collect the rest of the herbs and leave it in a nice garden.

What to do after taking the bay leaf bath?

After taking the bay leaf bath, it is essential that you do not throw the rest of the herbs you used in the bath in the regular trash. It is important that you collect all the scraps used for the bath and leave them in a garden, square, plant pot, or somewhere in nature.

In this way, you will return the energies to nature, which will reward you with its gifts. If you throw the herbs in the trash, your gifts go away with them. Depending on the bath, it is important that you align yourself with the energy you want to attract.

Avoid dark colors and use colors according to your purpose. For prosperity and good luck, choose yellow, orange, or green. For calmness, use blue, green, or white. For protection, use white. Intuition is enhanced with the color lilac or violet. Avoid charged places, and remember: act on this plane for changes to occur.