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Tejpat

Tejpat, Quế Ấn lá

Cinnamomum tamala

Indian bay leaf, Tej patta

Lauraceae · Lá · Leaves · Steam-distilled


Tejpat (Cinnamomum tamala) — botanical illustration
Cinnamomum tamala

Safety

Eugenol high · Skin sensitization

Eugenol up to 80 percent. Skin and mucous membrane irritant.

Low dermal concentration recommended.

Different from cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum verum) covered under C.


Usage guidelines

Maximum dermal level
0.6 percent
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Eugenol60.0 – 80.0 %
Linalool5.0 – 15.0 %
β-Caryophyllene3.0 – 8.0 %

Botanical source

Cinnamomum tamala is native to the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan. The leaves are a traditional Indian spice ('tej patta' in Hindi).

Family Lauraceae.


Notes

Himalayan niche oil. In Indian cuisine, tejpat is used in biryani, garam masala, and dal.