Cinnamomum tamala
About
Cinnamomum tamala, Indian bay leaf, also known as tejpat, tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, Indian cassia, or malabathrum, is a tree in the family Lauraceae that is native to northern India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and southwestern China. It can grow up to 20 m (66 ft) tall. Its leaves have a clove-like aroma with a hint of peppery taste; they are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is thought to have been one of the major sources of the medicinal plant leaves known in classic and medieval times as malabathrum.
- Family
- Lauraceae
How to use it
The Indian bay leaf is not only a culinary herb but also has medicinal uses. It is thought to have properties that can aid digestion and may have anti-inflammatory effects. You can use the leaves in herbal teas or as part of a spice blend for added health benefits.
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In the kitchen
The leaves of the Indian bay leaf are commonly used in cooking to add flavor to dishes. They are often used in soups, stews, and rice dishes. However, it's important to remember that these leaves are usually removed before serving, as they can be tough and not pleasant to eat. Always use them to infuse flavor, then discard!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cinnamomum tamala
- Slug
- cinnamomum-tamala
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Genus
- Cinnamomum
- Species
- tamala
- Wikidata QID
- Q1661611
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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