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a symbol of Wisdom and Glory... In the Garden | Culinary | Fragrance | Medicinal use Popular garden varieties
Bay Leaf | 
Golden Bay Leaf |
Top In the GardenGrowth Characteristics: - Perennial, Evergreen, Frost hardy,
- Height: Up to ±15 m; Spread: Up to ±5 m,
- Usually clipped and maintained as a small tree or shrub.
Cultivation: - Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,
Harvesting: - Pick fresh leaves throughout the year, and let them dry in a cool place,
Top Culinary use- Use fresh or dried Bay leaves with:
- Beans, Potatoes, Rice,
- Beef, Game, Lamb, Poached Fish,
- French dishes, Curry dishes,
- Custards, Desserts,Marinades, Pâté, Pickling Brines, Sauces, Soups, Stews, Stock, Stuffing,
- A importane ingredient of bouquet garni
- Place in flour container and around dried figs as a weevil deterrent,
- Dried leaves lose flavour after about a year,
Top Fragrance - Hang branches to freshen air,
- Crumble leaves into potpourri for a spicy addition,
Top Medicinal useBay leaf may be beneficial in the following cases: | Nervous System | |
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| Skin | - Topical for Dandruff,
- Antiseptic, Antifungal,
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| Digestive system | - Drink as a tea for: Indigestion, Poor appetite, Colic, and Flatulence,
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| Musculo / Skeletal System | - Topical for Rheumatism, Sprains, Bruises,
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Preparation and dosage: TEA: BATH: - Boil 1/3 leaves to 2/3 water in a pot and add to the bathwater,
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