😮 She slid bay leaves under her pillow… 😱 What I discovered left me speechless.
A forgotten tradition, a gesture our grandparents repeated each night… and that science is just beginning to understand.
You’ll never look at this plant the same way again.👉 All the details in the first comment. Don’t miss this fascinating story 👇👇👇
Among all the traditions passed down by our elders, this one seems almost unreal. Yet it has survived through the ages in silence, hidden between two sheets, in the shadow of a pillow.
Slipping a few bay leaves under the pillow. A gesture our grandparents repeated, without really talking about it. But why? And what did they hope for by doing this?
It all starts in Greek mythology. Daphne, pursued by Apollo, begs the Earth to save her. She is then transformed into a bay tree. The lovestruck god, touched by this miracle, chooses the plant as an eternal symbol of glory, wisdom, and victory.
Over the centuries, this legend infused itself into cultures. Bay leaves became a promise. A protection. A blessing. And slipping them under a pillow was no coincidence.
It was said that its scent promotes deeper sleep, calms the mind, and drives away nightmares. But there’s more.
Some saw it as a lucky charm, a call to prosperity. Others sought to remember their dreams, believing the bay leaf could preserve them intact until morning.
In an uncertain world, this small ritual brought a sense of safety. As if the leaves were silently watching over those who slept.
Today, this custom has almost vanished. But it still speaks to us. It reminds us how deeply our ancestors were connected to nature, to symbols, to invisible stories.
Rediscovering this tradition isn’t about superstition. It’s about paying tribute. Listening to the voices of the past. And maybe, finding a kind of wisdom the modern world has forgotten.
So tonight, why not give it a try?
