CMI Obscure Blog

    The bay leaves, scientifically known as Laurus Nobilis, are the leaves of a small Mediterranean tree. Because of the changing global climate scenario, the world over the presence of Laurel trees has now declined. California bay leaf, Bay laurel, Indonesian bay leaf, Indian bay leaf, or Indonesian laurel, West Indian bay leaf, and Mexican bay leaf are examples of bay leaves. Since ancient times, they have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes. They're also found in fish sauces, stews, soups, meats, and confections. The leaves and fruits have narcotic, stimulant, and other properties. The oils extracted from the leaves are also used in spices and as food flavorings. Bay leaves are also hypoglycemic, anti-ulcer genic, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal.   The rapidly increasing consumption is attributed to its use in the food and beverage industries, cosmetics markets, and primarily hair health improvement products. While the market is saturated with other pharmace...