importance of storing Bay leaf in your kitchen

It is not necessary to introduce the Bay leaf. Because it is a pretty familiar spice, especially in the Mediterranean, and South Asian regions. You may not see any kitchen of the house that does not store Bay leaf. In Bangladesh and India Bay leaf is mandatory for their daily cooking purposes. To prepare the common Bangladeshi meal dal, biryani, firni, meat, and fish curry, vegetables, they cannot imagine making it without Bay leaf. In the Bangla word, the Bay leaf is known as “Tej pata”.

Though Bay leaf originated from the Mediterranean area, now it is grown in many countries. Many Mexican, North American, and European dishes like soup, meat, brine, and sauces are flavored by Bay leaves.

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Today I will share with you the medicinal and home application benefits of Bay leaf. Visit this article I hope that you may understand the beneficial importance of storing the Bay leaf in your kitchen.

Yes, it is more surprising that most of us think that we consume Bay leaves to make the food because of getting the authentic aroma. But it contains many medicinal properties.

Medicinal benefits of Bay leaf:

• Control your blood sugar.

• You feel good to know that it is too effective to help an upset stomach. It relaxes you from irritable bowel syndrome.

• It is a good source of vitamin A, C, and contains the properties of antioxidants. It helps to fight fungal infections.

• It contains a linalool that helps to lower your stress level.

Bay leaf performs as a good insecticide:

Many times we all bother with the presence of cockroaches, moths, flies, etc. You just burn Bay leaves that can help to repel the insect. Or you can keep some dry Bay leaves into the containers of flour, rice, cookies, and of course the cupboard or kitchen cabinet.

Because of the excellent aroma, you can apply the Bay leaf spray as an air freshener.

Shammi Akhtar

Cooking expert and Herbalist