Tej patta (Bay leaf) तेज़ पत्ता

Among the spices present in Indian kitchens, bay leaf is one such spice that is considered beneficial for health in many ways. Bay leaf is used as a herb in Ayurveda. Antioxidants, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial,l, and anti-inflammatory properties are present in bay leaves. By providing many nutritious elements, this leaf can prove to be very effective in controlling infection, inflammation, and high blood sugar.

Bay leaf refers to an aromatic leaf of bay laurel (Laurus nobilis, Laurasia). Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and aroma. These leaves are often used to flavor Mediterranean dishes such as soups, dump kits, braises, and pâtés. Fresh leaves are very bland and do not develop their full flavor until plucked and dried for several weeks. However, they are also found in areas of France, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Central America, North America, and India. Bay leaf or Indian bay leaf helps control high cholesterol due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces total blood cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL,) and triglycerides levels.

In the Middle Ages, bay leaves were considered an abortifacient and had many magical properties. The presence of lauric acid in the leaves gave them insecticidal properties. Bay leaves are useful in treating high blood sugar, migraine headaches, bacterial and fungal infections, and gastric ulcers.

Bay leaves and berries have been used for their astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic, and appetite-enhancing properties.

Bay leaf oil, (Oleum Lauri) is used to soothe scrapes and sprains.
Bay leaves have been used as an herbal remedy for headaches.
It contains a compound called parthenolide,
It has proven useful in the treatment of migraine. Bay leaf helps the body process insulin more efficiently, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.
It has also been used to reduce the effects of stomach ulcers.
Bay leaves contain eugenol, which provides anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Bay leaf is also anti-fungal and anti-bacterial and has been used to treat arthritis, infertility, and stomach pain.
Bay leaves contain eugenol, which provides anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.
Bay leaf is also anti-fungal and anti-bacterial and has been used to treat arthritis, infertility, and stomach pain.