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Cinnamomum tamala, Indian bay leaf, also known as tejpat, [3] tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, [3] Indian cassia, [3] or malabathrum, is a tree in the family Lauraceae that is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. [3] It can grow up to 20 m (66 ft) tall. [4]
A folk remedy for rashes caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and stinging nettle is a poultice soaked in boiled bay leaves. [20] The Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder listed a variety of conditions which laurel oil was supposed to treat: paralysis, spasms, sciatica, bruises, headaches, catarrhs, ear infections, and rheumatism. [21]
The bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used as a herb in cooking. It can be used whole, either dried or fresh, in which case it is removed from the dish before consumption, or less commonly used in ground form. The flavor that a bay leaf imparts to a dish has not been universally agreed upon, but many agree it is a subtle addition. [1]
Syzygium polyanthum, with common names Indonesian bay leaf or daun salam, [2] is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to Indonesia, Indochina and Malaysia. [2] The leaves of the plant are traditionally used as a food flavouring, and have been shown to kill the spores of Bacillus cereus .
Litsea glaucescens, also called Mexican bay leaf, [2] is an evergreen tree or shrub 3–6 metres (9.8–19.7 ft) high in the genus Litsea belonging to family Lauraceae. It is native from southern North America, mostly in Mexico .
Laurus nobilis L. – bay laurel, true laurel, or sweet bay. Native to the Mediterranean region. Used as an ornamental plant and culinary herb (one type of bay leaf) used in Mediterranean style dishes. It was also the original source of the laurel wreath of ancient Greece.
Bay leaves are one of the more elusive herbs with a flavor that puzzles people. Despite being a staple ingredient in many soups, stocks, and sauces, many believe bay leaves are unnecessary in cooking.
Indian bay leaf is a common name for several plants with leaves used in cooking and may refer to: Cinnamomum tamala , also known by the common name tejpatta Syzygium polyanthum , also known as Indonesian bay leaf