Bay Leaf Tree तेजपत्ता

🌱 About the plant

The tejpatta of the sub-Himalayan tract — three-veined leaves, straight off the tree.

Growing it

A pot in the plains needs afternoon shade and constant damp.

What it is for

Tejpatta for the kitchen; bark used traditionally as cassia.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part shade

Water

Regular; humid air

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

8–15 m

First harvest

Leaves from year four

A pot in the plains needs afternoon shade and constant damp.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Tejpatta for the kitchen; bark used traditionally as cassia.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India