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Laurus nobilis / ˈ l ɔːr ə s ˈ n ɒ b ɪ l ɪ s / [2] [3] is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous (smooth) leaves. It is in the flowering plant family Lauraceae . It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as bay leaf for seasoning in cooking.
Bay laurel leaves (Laurus nobilis) Indian bay leaf Cinnamomum tamala Indonesian bay leaf Syzygium polyanthum. The bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used as a herb in cooking. It can be used whole, either dried or fresh, in which case it is removed from the dish before consumption, or less commonly used in ground form.
In 1826 this tree was classified as a laurel, Laurus regia, by botanist David Douglas. ... (Laurus nobilis), which is devoid of these toxic effects. Other applications
Laurus (/ ˈ l ɔː r ə s /) [2] is a genus of evergreen trees or shrubs belonging to the laurel family, Lauraceae. The genus contains three or more species, [ 3 ] including the bay laurel or sweet bay, L. nobilis , widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and a culinary herb.
The leaf has been used in cooking but contains large amounts of the toxic compound umbellulone, which causes methemoglobinemia. Umbellulone is absent from culinary bay leaves (Laurus nobilis). Umbellularia leaf imparts a somewhat stronger camphor/cinnamon flavor compared to the Mediterranean bay. [27]
Laurus nobilis: Bay laurel Aqueous extracts of bay laurel can be used as astringents and even as a reasonable salve for open wounds. [99] Lavandula angustifolia: Lavender: It was traditionally used as an antiseptic and for mental health purposes. It was also used in ancient Egypt in mummifying bodies. There is little scientific evidence that ...
The bay laurel, the "bay leaves" in common culinary use, are from a completely unrelated species, Laurus nobilis, and not the West Indian bay tree. Bay laurel can be used to produce a similar, although not identical, product. [10]
Laurus: bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) Persea: avocado (Persea americana) Loss of habitat and overexploitation for such products has put many species in danger of extinction as a result of overcutting, extensive illegal logging, and habitat conversion. [6] [7] [8] [9]