SUPHERB® Bay Leaves

Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
English/Common Name: Indian Bay Leaf
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum tamala
Indian Names: Tejpatta, Tamalpatra
Origin: India

Aroma

Warm, aromatic, and distinctly clove-like with notes of cinnamon.

Texture

A fine, botanical powder.

Color

The powder is a muted, olive-brownish green.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

Distinct from the Mediterranean bay laurel, the Indian Bay Leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) comes from a type of cinnamon tree native to the Himalayas. Its leaves have three prominent veins running down their length and offer a complex, warm aroma that is a signature component of North Indian cuisine, particularly in rice dishes like Biryani and rich curries.

French: Feuille de laurier indienne
German: Indisches Lorbeerblatt
Chinese: Yìndù ròuguì yè (印度肉桂叶)
Arabic: ورق ا ر ا دي (Waraq al-ghar al-hindi)
Spanish: Hoja de laurel de la India, Tejpat
Russian: Индийский лавровый лист (Indiyskiy lavrovyy list)
Japanese: インドベイリーフ (Indo beirīfu)

In Ayurveda, Tejpatta is known for its ability to stimulate digestive fire (Agni) and pacify the Kapha and Vata doshas. It is considered Ushna (hot) in potency and is used to support healthy digestion, alleviate flatulence, and promote a healthy metabolism. It is also beneficial for managing blood sugar levels and supporting respiratory health.

For Culinary Excellence: Use the whole leaves or powder to infuse rice, stews, and lentil dishes with a warm, complex aroma. Remove whole leaves before serving.
For a Metabolic Tea: Steep half a teaspoon of the powder in hot water along with other spices like cinnamon and ginger for a warming, digestive beverage.

The SUPHERB® Promise

Sourcing

Our Tejpatta is sourced from the sub-Himalayan region, where the leaves develop their most robust and authentic aroma.

Purity & Processing

The leaves are carefully hand-picked and shade-dried to preserve their volatile essential oils before being ground into a highly aromatic powder.

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