Laurus nobilis Linn
Laurus nobilis Linn belongs to Lauraceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Hab-el-Ghaar, Wara Lawru, Wara Yar.
The English names for this herb are Cherry Laurel, Sweet Bay, True Laurel.
The Urdu names for this herb are Ghar, Hab-ul-Ghar.
Description
Laurus nobilis Linn. It is a small evergreen hardy tree with stiff narrow fragrant leaves, the margin smooth and wavy. They are thick smooth and of a shining, dark green colourThe flowers are small, yellow and uni-sexual and grow in small clusters. The berries are ovoid 1.5 cm long, black, coarsely wrinkled and contain a single seed
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Laurus nobilis Linn's Decoction (leaves) is Emmenagogue.
The pharmacological actions of Laurus nobilis Linn are Anti-asthmatic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Flatulent, Lithontriptic, Narcotic, Resolvent of Inflammations, Sedative, Stomachic.
The pharmacological actions of Laurus nobilis Linn's Fruit are Aromatic, Narcotic, Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Laurus nobilis Linn's Leaves are Aromatic, Narcotic, Stimulant.
The pharmacological action of Laurus nobilis Linn's Oil(seeds) is Anti-rheumatic.
Indications
The indications of Laurus nobilis Linn's Decoction (leaves) are Kidney Pain, Leucorrhoea, Dropsy, Inflammations, Urinary Disorders.
The indications of Laurus nobilis Linn's Oil(seeds) are Arthritic Pains, Rheumatic Pain, Inflammations.
The indication of Laurus nobilis Linn's Seed is Flatulence Colic.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Laurus nobilis Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Laurus nobilis Linn is Aromatic.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Laurus nobilis Linn is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Baladur, Tiryaq Rabi, Tiryaq Samania.
Substitutes
The substitute of Laurus nobilis Linn is Coleus aromaticus Benth..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Laurus nobilis Linn are Alpha-Pinene, Boldine, Cineole, Eugenol, Geraniol, Lauric Acid, Laurostearine, Linalol, Linoleic Acid, Methyl Eugenol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Reticuline, ß-Pinenes.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Laurus nobilis Linn are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Cydonia vulgaris Mill, Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Laurus nobilis Linn. (work in progress)