Bay leaf

Bay leaf/Indian bay leaf

Scientific name: Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T.Nees & Eberm.

Local name: ‘Tejpata’

Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981)

Economic Importance

• Dried leaves are used as flavoring agent
• The leaves have medicinal properties
• The bark is also sometimes used for cooking
• Could be used as an adjunct therapy in diabetes

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