Cinnamomum tamala
Cinnamomum tamala
Cinnamomum tamala (pronunciation: sin-uh-MOH-muhm tuh-MAH-luh), also known as Indian bay leaf or tejpat, is a tree in the Lauraceae family native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Etymology
The name "Cinnamomum tamala" is derived from the Latin word cinnamomum, which means "cinnamon", and tamala, a Sanskrit word that translates to "dark tree". The common name "Indian bay leaf" refers to the tree's leaves, which are used as a spice in Indian cooking.
Description
Cinnamomum tamala is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters tall. The leaves are used as a culinary herb in Indian cuisine. The leaves are similar to the bay leaves used in Western cooking but have a different flavor profile. The bark and seeds are also used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
Related Terms
- Cinnamomum verum: Also known as true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon, it is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka.
- Cinnamomum cassia: Commonly known as Chinese cinnamon, it is an evergreen tree originating in southern China and widely cultivated there and elsewhere in southern and eastern Asia.
- Cinnamomum camphora: Known as camphor tree, it is a large evergreen tree found in Asia.
- Lauraceae: The laurel family, which includes the Cinnamomum genus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cinnamomum tamala
- Wikipedia's article - Cinnamomum tamala
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