COMMON NAME: Bay leaf or laurel leaf
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Laurus nobilis
FAMILY: Lauraceae
ORIGIN OF BAY LEAF: South Asia
AROMA: As with many species and flavouring, the fragrance of bay leaves is more noticeable than its taste. When the leaf dried, the aroma is herbal, slightly floral and similar to oregano and thyme.
PROPAGATION: Done through cuttings.
- Bay leaf is an aromatic spice commonly used to offer a savoury boost of rich flavour and taste in soups, curries, stews, and teas.
- It has been valued as a traditional remedy since ancient times for its incredible therapeutic benefits.
- Laden with vitamin A, C, antioxidants, iron, calcium, zinc, selenium, magnesium besides an impressive profile of volatile oils.
- Bay leaves support in bringing down blood sugar spikes, bad cholesterol levels, preventing cancer, inflammation and managing weight.