Cinnamomum tamala Nees & Eberm. is a moderate sized plant belonging to family Lauraceae. It is commonly known
as Tezpat in hindi and also known as Indian Bay leaf. Its lanceolate , glabrous stalked green leaves are used as a spice. Indian
Bay leaf is not only used as spice but the plant parts are also used in ayurvedic preparations and leaves also yield an essential
oils. A new leaf spot disease was observed during the months of February which was marked by lesions on the leaves and it is
the leaf only which is important for the culinary purpose.