Member of the Laurel family, which are poisonous, so I would view with caution. Out of boredom I googled and came up with the following:
As with the common Laurel, the Bay tree will produce small inedible berries that turn black when ripe. For berries to develop on mature specimens it is necessary to have a male and female tree as the sexual parts of the flowers are on different trees, although, the only purpose for this would be propagation as Bays are grown for their edible leaves.
Failing is not a fault, refusing to try is
Yep, got all that too but then have this also:
Medicinally, it has antiseptic properties and is also said to help digestion, if taken as a weak infusion. The berries can also be used to make an infusion that can help treat flu and bronchitis.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6182333
I have reached an age where my train of thought often leaves the station without me...
Don't eat them.Leave them for the birds,who adore them...bay smells good, the leaves are useful, but the berries,avoid!
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