In Indian kitchen tempering is most useful work done in cooking of any dish. We take care always that our food will be nutritious as well as tempering. When our tongue will allow entering food then it will go into stomach.
In list of spices Bay leaves or can say Tez patta is very important for aroma as well as taste.
Presence of vitamin A, C, folic acid and a lot of minerals like calcium, magnesium makes it nutrient dense herb.
Bay leaves are used in powdered form in garam masala or used within muslin cloth when used in leaves form because leaves can’t be digested and can create problems in digestive tissue.
Bay leaves are antibacterial in nature as well as anti inflammatory.
They have proven effective in migraine treatment.
Bay leaves contain enzymes that help in protein digestion.
Bay leaves are used as an alternative traditional treatment for lowering blood pressure.
When consumed before sleeping it act as sedative, gives a cool and refreshing sleep.