Banita khara from bandhugaon block koraput dist saying about the benefits of bay leaves. It contains copper, potassium etc. It exist till 180 years of it's growth. This is very effective for kidney disease and improve digestive system. Used as a spices. We also using as grinding water for cures of different diseases. We also drink boiling water for good health. October and November month we collect the leaves and drying for future.
