Bay leaves are used as flavoring many dishes like soups, stews, meat, fish, sauces and in confectioneries. leaves possess aromatic, stimulant and narcotic properties. The essential oil from the leaves are also used as spice and food flavoring agent and has wider application in traditional medicines of different countries. The major functional properties are anti-microbial, anti-fungal, hypoglycemic, anti-ulcerogenic etc.

ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION

It is a native of Mediterranean and grow widely in scrub land woods in Europe and California. It widely cultivated in Europe, America and Arabian countries. It is not cultivated as a commercial crop in India.

Health Benefits

The most impressive health benefits of bay leaves include their ability to detoxify the body and protect it from bacterial infections, slow the aging process, speed wound healing, manage diabetes, improve heart health, reduce inflammation, alleviate respiratory issues, optimize digestion,