Bay leaf (plural bay leaves ) refers to the aromatic leaves of several plants used in cooking. These include: Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae)....
Bay leaves are used as flavouring in soups, stews, meat, fish, sauces and in confectionaries. Both leaves and fruits possess aromatic, stimulant and narcotic properties. The essential oil from the leaves are also used as spice and food flavouring...