Bay Leaves
$10.50
Primary Benefits as per Ayurveda
- Act as a dietary support.
- Pancreatic tonic
- Supports a healthy respiratory system .
- Helps build immunity against various environmental pathogens.
- Act as natural defense and support immunity.
- Pacify kapha (water) naturally ,so guard from kapha (water) related problems.
- Used as spice for garnishing food.
Bay Leaves
$10.50
Primary Benefits as per Ayurveda
- Act as a dietary support.
- Pancreatic tonic
- Supports a healthy respiratory system .
- Helps build immunity against various environmental pathogens.
- Act as natural defense and support immunity.
- Pacify kapha (water) naturally ,so guard from kapha (water) related problems.
- Used as spice for garnishing food.
Description
Other Benefits as per Ayurveda
- Supports healthy digestion.
- Supports healthy liver metabolism.
- Act as diuretic.
- Supports a healthy heart.
Possible Indications
- Indigestion
- Abdominal cramps
- Flatulence
As Per Ayurveda
Indian Bay Leaf, commonly known as “Tejpatra” is an aromatic leaf from an evergreen bay laurel tree, native to the Mediterranean (India, Nepal, Bhutan, China). Leaves of the tree have been used as a spice as well as for garnishing the food. Apart from its spicy nature it is a herb too having great properties.
Composition
Cinnamomum tamala contains a volatile oil, which contains phytochemical constituents such as monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.
Common & Uncommon Names
- Family Name: Lauraceae
- Botanical Name: Cinnamomum tamala
- English Name: Indian Bay-Leaf
- Hindi Name: Tejpatra
Other Uncommon Names
Dalchini, Tejpat, Tejpatta, Tezpat,Tejpat, Mahpat,Daruchini, Tejpatra, Tejpata,Taj,Karuya, Talishappattiri,Lavangapatri ,Cannelle, Ceylon Zimt, Cannella, Canela,Saleekhaa, Saazaj ,Saad Haj Hindi, La pi shu,Laurier des Indes, indisches Lorbeerblatt, Mutterzeit,Sahaj-e-Hindi
Properties
- Rasa (Taste): Katu (pungent), tikta (bitter), madhur (sweet)
- Guna (Characteristics): Laghu (light), ruksha (dry), tikshna (sharp)
- Virya (Potency): Ushna (hot)
- Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect): Katu (pungent)
Best Source
India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, but most specifically Sri Lanka
Directions for Use
Take 3 gms (One third to half tea-spoon) 2 times a day Cinnamon Powder with water 1-2 hrs after meals. Take the first dose after breakfast. Take 1 pinch of Powder and keep it in the mouth as a mouth freshener. If you are mixing with other herbs, use Cinnamon proportionately or consult your healthcare provider.
Precautions
- Pregnant/Lactating women, children or any with Known pre-existing condition should take under the advice of a healthcare provider. Keep away from the reach of children.
Ayurvedic Lifestyle
- Natural nutritional diet
- Proper rest
- Morning walk
- Peaceful mind
- Hygiene
Foods to Favor
- Low salt diet
- Plenty of water
- Coconut water
- Egg yolk
- Berries
- Citrus fruits like [orange, amla, grapes, kiwi]
- Oats
- Almonds
- Vegetables like [cabbage, cauliflower, parmal, tofu]
- Sprouts
- Peanuts
Foods to Avoid
- Drinks rich in sugar
- Soft drinks
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcohol
- Red meat
- Spicy food
- Dairy products
- Acidic food or canned/ junk food
Do’s
- Drink plenty of water.
- Eat fruits rich in Vitamin C. Amla contains 20 times more vitamin C than an orange.
- Live a life with positive thinking.
- Follow proper hygienic conditions.
Don’ts
- Avoid suppression of natural urges.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Avoid excessive coitus.
- Avoid excessive stress, anger and grief.
Classical References
- Bhavaprasksha Nighantu
- Dravyaguna Vigana
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
Scientific References
- Ravindran, P.; Shylaja, M.; Nirmal Babu, K.; Krishnamoorthy, B. Botany and crop improvement of cinnamon The Genus Cinnamomum; Ravindran, P.N., Babu, K.N., Eds.; CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL, USA, 2004.
- Jakhetia, V.; Patel, R.; Khatri, P.; Pahuja, N.; Garg, S.; Pandey, A.; Sharma, S. Cinnamon: A pharmacological review. JASR 2010, 1, 19–23.
Reference Classical or Govt. Approved Books
Special Notes
This herb has been approved by the Department of Ayush/ Government of India after the proper screening of scientific evidence as well as classical reference by the GOVT REGULATORY BOARD COMMITTEE.
GMP and USDA Certified Organic Manufacturing Facility: Laboratory tested for quality purity and heavy metal standards.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.
Additional information
Weight | 8.11 oz |
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