Bay leaf Scientific Name
Cinnamomum tamala
Bay leaf Other Names
English: Lignea, Indian Bay Leaf, Indian Cassia
German: Indisches Lorburblatt
Hindi: Tejpat
Sanskrit: Tejapatra
German: Indisches Lorburblatt
Hindi: Tejpat
Sanskrit: Tejapatra
What is Bay leaf?
Bay leaf is an evergreen shrub. This plant grows slowly in a hot climate and it’s fragrant leaf is used as a herb in cooking.
Using bay leaf in cooking adds flavor without adding extra sodium, fat & calories. In Ayurveda, Bay leaf is used to manage diabetes as it is known to reduce blood sugar levels. It is also found to increase the activity of anti-oxidant enzymes in the body. Bay leaf oil is found to aid in reducing migraines, inflammation in arthritis, gastric ulcers, nausea, amenorrhea and many other conditions.
Common forms of Bay leaf
Leaf, Oil, Bark
Bay leaf is commonly used for:
- Treating cough and asthma
- Reducing the intensity of Jaundice
- Treats headache
- Treating gastric ulcers
- Preventing and managing vomiting
- Treating amenorrhea
Bay leaf Dosage
Bark Powder: 1 to 3 gram
Leaf Powder: 1 to 3 gram
Oil: 2 to 5 drop
Leaf Powder: 1 to 3 gram
Oil: 2 to 5 drop
Bay leaf Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: Excess use can cause oral ulcer
Not so common side-effects: Not Known
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Avoid or consult your physician before use
Children: Not Known
Warning:
If you are suffering from diabetes and using bay leaf as medicine please monitor blood sugar level closely.
Not so common side-effects: Not Known
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Avoid or consult your physician before use
Children: Not Known
Warning:
If you are suffering from diabetes and using bay leaf as medicine please monitor blood sugar level closely.