Fresh Sun Dried Bay Leaf/Tejpatta/Tamalpatra/Tejpat/Tamala

bay leaf (Tejpatta in Hindi, from Laurus nobilis) is a very common spice in Indian kitchens and Ayurveda.

🍵 How to Use Bay Leaf

1. In Cooking (Daily Use)

• Add 1–2 dried leaves while cooking rice, pulao, biryani, curries, soups, or dals → enhances flavor + aids digestion.

2. Bay Leaf Tea (for digestion & diabetes)

• Boil 2–3 bay leaves in 1½ cups water for 5–7 minutes.
• Strain and drink warm.
• Optionally add a little honey or lemon.

3. For Cold & Congestion (Steam)

• Boil a handful of bay leaves in water.
• Inhale steam for 5–10 minutes to relieve blocked nose, cough, and chest congestion.

4. For Joint Pain (External)

• Bay leaf oil (or paste) can be massaged on joints to reduce pain and swelling.

5. For Skin & Hair

• Boil bay leaves in water, cool it, and use as a final rinse for hair → reduces dandruff and improves shine.
• Same water can be used to wash face to reduce pimples and acne.