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Do you know that the aromatic bay leaf, which enhances the taste of your food and makes it delicious, is found freely in the high hills of Himachal? Local people collect and sell it to increase their income and become self-reliant. Not only this, even in Ayurveda, bay leaf is considered special for its medicinal properties.
This bay leaf is an aromatic herb, which is used in making many delicious dishes. Due to its unique taste and aroma, it enhances the flavor of any vegetable or dish. Apart from this, consumption of bay leaves is considered useful and healthy for the body in Ayurveda.
This special herb is found on the high altitude peaks of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, which people collect for their use. It is first dried and then used in various forms for cooking and other uses.
The villagers of Mandi district also collect it and sell it in the markets. With this, this bay leaf provides a source of business and income to the people, and by using it, people can also prepare delicious dishes in their homes and achieve self-reliance.
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This bay leaf is sold in the markets at the rate of about Rs 50 per kg. In many states, it is especially used to enhance the taste while cooking. Apart from this, tea made from its leaves is also drunk in many places, which is considered healthy.
Bay leaf not only enhances the taste of food, but it also proves to be an excellent medicinal herb in improving digestion, controlling diabetes and increasing immunity.
According to Dr. Tara Sen, the antioxidants, vitamins and anti-inflammatory properties present in bay leaves are very beneficial for cold-cough, joint pain and heart health.
