Although fresh leaves are becoming more widely available, they are usually sold dried. The dried bay leaves are more strongly flavoured than fresh ones, but the uses for both are the same.

What I found over the years is that using bay leaves in long-cooking recipes adds an aromatic flavor. It also has subtle minty and herbal notes. Bay leaf, or bay laurel, also provides a slight ...

Herbs like basil, lemon leaves and ginger increase the immunity of the body. Herbal tea improves digestion and keeps the stomach light. The aroma and flavour of these teas help in relieving stress.