This type of wild fragrant leaf in Vietnam is as nutritious as ginseng, but when sold abroad, the price is expensive, what kind of leaf is that?

The type of leaf mentioned here is bay leaf with the scientific name Laurus nobilis, belonging to the Lauraceae family. The English name is bay tree, bay laurel, originating in the Mediterranean coastal area. This type of leaf is quite popular in herbal gardens. Bay leaves are about 6–12cm long and about 2–4cm wide. The shape of the leaves is very characteristic because the leaf edges are wrinkled and have regular serrated edges. The leaves are green, oval, thick and smooth. When the leaves of the laurel tree fall, people will collect them and dry them for use. This type of leaf is of little interest to Vietnamese people but is popular in European countries and America. The selling price of bay leaves in the US can be up to 1.5-2 million VND/kg. In October 2023, bay leaf exports brought Vietnam 33,000 USD, an increase of more than 300% over the same period last year. Besides Vietnam, countries in Asia also often grow laurel trees widely. Laurel often lives in forests, near ...