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Bay
Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis
Also known as: Daphne, Laurier, Llawryfoedd (Welsh), Sweet Bay
Country of Origin: USA, Turkey
Discover the beneficial properties of bay leaves beyond the kitchen when you shop for herbal supplements at Penn Herb Company. Both bay laurel berries and leaves can be used as home remedies for certain health concerns, including digestive discomfort. And though we do offer bay leaves for use in cooking, you’ll also find special supplements that are designed to offer the herb’s unique health benefits. Learn more about the reasons to use bay leaves and check out the details about our herbal products.
Bay Leaf Benefits
Bay leaves are considered a classic herb for adding a pungent, slightly bitter flavor to a number of dishes. Popular in French, Spanish, Creole, Indonesian, and Balinese cuisines, bay leaves are often used in soups and stews, for pickling vegetables, and for creating flavorful boiled seafood dishes like shrimp, crab, and crayfish.
Culinary applications are only the beginning when it comes to the bay leaf, however. The bay leaf can also be used for health purposes. It’s an aromatic digestive aid that helps to calm an upset stomach and alleviate gas. It can also be used for supporting respiratory function.
Similar benefits apply to the bay laurel berry, which comes from the same plant. In addition to helping with digestive issues and respiratory health, it’s also been associated with healthy joint function.
How to Use Bay Leaves
For culinary purposes, bay leaves are typically added during the cooking process and removed just before a dish is served. In certain recipes, crushed or shredded bay leaves are used for flavoring.
With cut or powdered bay leaves or bay laurel berry powder, you can create a tea by combining a small amount with boiling water. You may want to add honey or lemon to the preparation since bay leaf has a mostly bitter flavor.
Shop at Penn Herb Company today to find out about the amazing health benefits of just about any herb you can think of.
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