Laurus nobilis Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Laurus nobilis Linnbelongs 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.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Laurus nobilis Linn are Anti-asthmatic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Flatulent, Lithontriptic, Narcotic, Resolvent of Inflammations, Sedative, Stomachic.

Leaves:

  • Aromatic
  • Narcotic
  • Stimulant


    • Fruit:
  • Aromatic
  • Narcotic
  • Stimulant


    • Oil(seeds):
  • Anti-rheumatic


    • Decoction (leaves):
  • Emmenagogue


    • Indications

    The Indication of Seed of Laurus nobilis Linn is Flatulence Colic.

    The Indications of Oil(seeds) of Laurus nobilis Linn are Arthritic Pains, Rheumatic Pain, Inflammations.

    The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Laurus nobilis Linn are Kidney Pain, Leucorrhoea, Dropsy, Inflammations, Urinary Disorders.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Laurus nobilis Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Laurus nobilis Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Laurus nobilis Linn.

    Compound Preparations

    Laurus nobilis Linn is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Baladur, Tiryaq Rabi, Tiryaq Samania compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g - 2.000g

    Herb's 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

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in America, Europe, Mediterranean Region.
    Odor: The odor of Laurus nobilis Linn is Aromatic

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Laurus nobilis Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Laurus nobilis Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Laurus nobilis Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    The leaves when inhaled may cause allergy. The leaves used as a culinary item have been referred to cause stomatitis and cheilitis.Laurel oil in tooth paste and on hands may cause dermatitis.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Laurus nobilis Linn. (work in progress)