How do you smoke bay leaf?
Similarly, it is asked, is bay leaf smoke toxic?
It is actually Mountain Laurel (next image), as well as Cherry Laurel, that represent danger to humans and certain livestock and is just not sold anywhere as a spice, herb or food source. "Bay leaves and their essential oil do not appear to have any significant toxicity.
Then, can you smoke bay leaves in a pipe?
:lol: Yes, Bay leaf is a notorious gateway herb. No tellin' where you'll go from there. BTW, burning Bay leaves in a room produces smoke that, like incense, is believed to induce serenity and a sense of well-being. It's probably OK to do that, but not in a Charatan.
To use bay leaves to repel insects, place whole leaves in the areas where you most often spot pests. After a few days, the pungent odor of the bay leaves may wear off and lose its efficacy, so you will need to replace the leaves about once a week to maintain effective insect control.