The healthy properties of bay leaves are indispensable for strengthening the immune system , as a tonic and even for removal of slags. Leaves of laurels help one to calm down and to fall asleep fast. So, if your child is capricious and is hard to fall asleep, just put a couple of fragrant dry leaflets near his / her bed and a sweet dream is guaranteed. Cold, cough and ear pains are treated by broth of bay leaves, foot baths with infusion of laurels will help against perspiration of feet.