Description

Bay leaf is known as Tejpatta in Hindi.Bay leaves or Tejatta are used as flavoring many dishes like soups, stews, meat, fish, sauces and in confectioneries. leaves possess aromatic, stimulant and narcotic properties. The essential oil from the leaves are also used as spice and food flavouring agent and has wider application in traditional medicines of different countries. The major functional properties are anti-microbial, anti-fungal, hypoglycaemic, anti-ulcerogenic etc.