Dry bay leaf, ORGANIC HERB, CARRBBEAN PRODUCTS

Organic bay leaf, fragrant herb from laurel tree. Can be used fresh or dried for stronger flavor.

Organic dried bay leaves are glossy green and almost identical in color on both sides. These leaves are derived from the bay laurel, an evergreen plant that grows slowly in warm regions and can be used for decoration before being dried and utilized for culinary purposes.
Cooking With Bay Leaves
Dry bay leaves, an essential ingredient in many cuisines, are often more cost-effective and longer lasting than their fresh counterparts. They are typically used in sauces and braising liquids, then removed before serving. Alternatively, they can be ground into a powder for use as a spice. Add bay leaves to soups, stews, and chicken for enhanced flavor. Use in rice for added taste.
In the Caribbean
Caribbean cuisine often includes bay leaves in rice dishes, soups, and stews. They are also commonly used in porridge with oats or plantains.
Bay leaves are also used to make tea — you can brew a pot with just the bay leaf, with bay leaf and lemongrass, or with bay leaf and cocoa.
Bay leaves are versatile, serving not only as a common ingredient in West Indian cuisine but also as a natural air freshener and insect repellent for pantries and cupboards. They are always readily available for replenishing.

The Caribbean has a rich heritage of folk medicine, and you can still find older folk recommending a hot cup of bay leaf tea to lower blood pressure. Bay leaves are also said to help with digestive problems and headaches. Additionally, it's said bay leaves can work against muscle aches and pains, and the oil in the leaves has been found to contain anti-bacterial properties.