The bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used in cooking. It can be used whole, either dried or fresh, in which case it is removed from the dish before consumption, or less commonly used in ground form. It may come from several species of tree, the Bay laurel and the California bay tree being the most common. The flavor that a bay leaf imparts to a dish has not been universally agreed upon, but most agree it is a subtle addition
Health Benefit of bay leaf:
Bay leaf is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B6
support a healthy immune system
Bay leaf is a good source of calciumand iron.
Uses:
They are most often used in rice dishes like biryani and as an ingredient in garam masala. Bay leaves were used for flavouring by the ancient Greeks.