Description

Tezpatta Plant's Bay leaves, which are up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide, are the dried, short stemmed, leathery leaves of the evergreen sweet bay

tree (Lauraceae family). They exude a strong odor and have a delicately bitter taste. A fresh, good quality product has an attractive green colour, especially on the top of the leaf. Leaves

which have been stored for too long are yellowish brown, brittle and include fragments. Provided that the recommended storage

conditions are complied with, bay leaves may bekept for up to 24 months.

Specification

Height : 20-30cm

Uses

In Ayurveda, Tejpata used to reduce AMA toxins in the body and for the problems with the digestive health. It reduces gas formation, flatulence, abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, common cold and asthma.

Common Names

Botanical Name	Cinnamomum Tamala
English Name	Indian Bay Leaf, Indian Cassia, Malabar Leaf, Indian Bark, Malabathrum
Hindi Name	Tej Patta, Tejpatta And Tejpat
Sanskrit Name	Tamalpattara

Medicinal Properties

Carminative
Anti-spasmodic
Immunostimulant
Antioxidant
Anti-Diabetic
Anti-Inflammatory
Anticancer
Antimicrobial
Anti-tubercular
Cardiac Stimulant
Blood purifier (correctly detoxifier)
Anodyne
Mild Diuretic
Galactagogue
Digestive stimulant

Tezpatta Bay leaves Plant