The branches of fragrant leaves themselves are inedible. Fragrant leaves are leaves of laurel trees, and cooking in food is mainly to add fragrance to food.

Fragrant leaves are a popular condiment, which is often used to pickle or soak food. It has a unique taste and is usually used as a whole or ground into powder. It can be used not only for seasoning, but also for decorating dishes. Can enhance fragrance, remove fishy smell and stimulate appetite.

Fragrant leaves are also a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, which has a good health preserving effect. It can warm the middle warmer, promote the circulation of qi, relieve pain, dispel cold and strengthen the stomach, especially suitable for people with indigestion.

Fragrant leaves also have a certain analgesic effect, because fragrant leaves have a slight paralyzing effect, which can promote qi and relieve pain. In addition, fragrant leaves also have insecticidal effect, and have certain curative effect on scabies, hernia and other diseases.