Bay Leaf

 Bay Leaf

Introduction

Bay leaf is an aromatic herb which used for both cooking and medicinal uses.it used in cooking as a spice type like.it's another name is Laurel Leaf. It's perennial shrub.it's cultivated from ancient time.bay leaf has aromatic with little sweet taste and pungent taste.bay leaf used in cooking for flavoring purpose and in ayurvedic medical uses.

Bay leaves give off a pleasing and sweet aroma when added to the recipes. Wilted and dried leaves indeed are strongly aromatic and can be stored for months. Its dried fruit (berries) can also be employed as a flavoring agent in the cuisine.It can be used whole or in a dried or ground form.

Bay Leaf Native

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

Bay Leaf contents

cineol, eugenol, terpineol, geraniol, linalool, phellandrene, pinene,lauric acid,methyleugenol, sesquiterpenese, essential oils.

Bay Leaf Description

Bay leaves are elliptic to oval in shape. leaves length is around 5-10 cm.the hieght of tree is near about 15-20 metres.the bay leaf upeer surface has glabourus and shiny texture, color is olive green and the lower side has full olive to brown with rid and viens.

Bay Leaf benefits

1) bay leaves helps to lower bad cholesterol due to which blood pressure get control.

2) Bay leaves may have an impact on the gastrointestinal system by preventing gastric damage and promoting urination. This helps release toxins in the body and aids in the health of the kidneys.

3) Bay leaf contains essential oils so it's able to treat respiratory conditions.

4) bay leaf contains Vitamin C so it's beneficial to fight against fungul conditions.

5) bay Leaf contains linalool which helps reduce stress and anxiety.

6) Bay leaf contains sesquiterpene lactones, which are known to fight inflammation by inhibiting the production of nitric oxide, which is one of the causes behind inflammation. 

7) bay leaf water good solution to reduce dandruff,hair issues.bay leaf water helps increase volume of hair.

8) bay leaf contains antioxidants properties which helps prevent body from,cancer,heart health and Brain issue.

9) bay leaf used improve digestion.

10) Bay leaves are responsible for improving insulin function, which is a boon which noon for diabetics.

11) bay leaf helps to regulate menstrual cycle.

12) bay leaf helps to induce sleep