Description
Since time immemorial, the bay leaf has been endowed with numerous powers: it protects against lightning, witches and all evil spirits. For the Romans and Greeks, who dedicated the tree to the god Apollo, the bay leaf symbolised wisdom and victory.The bay leaf is one of the few aromatic herbs originating from Europe. It is part of the culinary heritage of many countries. For example, it is a key ingredient in borsch in Russia, lageröl in Scandinavia and paella in Spain.
