Huile de graine/fruit de laurier Laurus nobilis L., Laurus azorica (Seub.) Franco, Laurus novocanariensis Rivas Mart., Lousã, Fern. Prieto, E. Dias, J.C. Costa et C. Aguiar

Ballabio, R.; Goetz, P.

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“…Franco, known as wild laurel, is a native shrub or small tree from the Azores archipelago. 8 It has been referenced in the Red book of endangered species, and consequently measures for conservation of this species have been suggested. 9 L. azorica leaves are commonly used in folk medicine owing to their anti-ulcer and blood depurative properties, 10 but contrary to L. nobilis, the use of this species for culinary purposes is not recommended due to the toxicity of its leaves.…”

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Monomeric and oligomeric flavan-3-ols and antioxidant activity of leaves from different Laurus sp.

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The phenolic profile and antioxidant activity of three endemic Laurus sp. from Portugal were analysed. Dried leaves of L. nobilis L., L. azorica (Seub.) Franco, and L. novocanariensis Rivas Mart., Lousã, Fern. Prieto, E. Días, J. C. Costa & C. Aguiar, collected in the mainland and in the Azores and Madeira archipela-gos, respectively, were used to prepare different extracts (aqueous, ethanolic and hydroalcoholic). They were studied regarding their DPPH • scavenging activity, total phenolic and flavonoid contents, and the main phenolic compounds were identified by HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS. Total flavonoid contents were 30.1, 46.3, and 36.7 mg of epicatechin equivalents per g of sample (dry weight) for L. nobilis, L. azorica and L. novocanariensis, respectively. Epicatechin was the major compound, representing ∼12.1% of total flavan-3-ols in L. nobilis, ∼25.6% in L. azorica, and ∼19.9% in L. novocanariensis. Although all samples presented a similar phenolic profile, significant differences were observed in their total contents and anti-oxidant activity.

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“…Olympic winners, poets, victors, and heroes received the crown to wear on their heads. This habit was also accepted by the Romans (Ballabio & Goetz, 2010). The name Laurus was derived from the Latin word "laureola", which means laurel wreath.…”

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“…The Lauraceae family comprises more than 55 genera and 2500-3500 species (Trofimov et al, 2022). The genus Laurus includes three major species: Laurus azorica, also called Laurus canariensis, growing in the forests of the Azores islands; L. nobilis, in the Mediterranean region and Laurus novocanariensis, present on the island of Madeira, the Canaries and Morocco (Ballabio & Goetz, 2010). The botanical classification of L. nobilis L. is reported in Table 1.…”

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“…The first two parts are dark, a few millimeters thick and makeup about 36% of the weight of the fresh fruit, the remainder, 64%, being made up of the endocarp and the seed. The berries remain on the plant all winter, sometimes until spring, which may coexist with the new flowering (Ballabio & Goetz, 2010) (Figure 1).…”

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“…Laurel contains essential oil which can be obtained from the leaves by steam distillation; the oil is used in industry to scent candles, perfumes, creams, and soaps (Elzebroek & Wind, 2008). In Syria, it is a main component of the traditional and very old Aleppo soap, which also contains olive oil and caustic soda, and Salicornia ashes (Ballabio & Goetz, 2010).…”

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The botanical study, phytochemical composition, and biological activities of Laurus nobilis L. leaves: A review

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International Journal of Secondary Metabolite

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Laurus nobilis is native to the southern Mediterranean region. It is a small tree from the Lauraceae family. The leaves of L. nobilis are the most exploited part of the plant due not only to the high produced quantity but to the large benefits and extensive use in different fields including culinary, cosmetic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic. The various beneficial health properties attributed to bay leaves are related to the presence of various bioactive compounds. Chemically, they contain numerous essential elements, some vitamins, and many secondary metabolites such as essential oils (cineole, linalool, and eugenol), phenolic compounds, particularly phenolic acids (ferulic, protocatechuic, and caffeic acids, etc.) and flavonoids (such as catechin, kaempferol, apigenin, quercetin, and their derivatives), and alkaloids (noraporphins and aporphins). Laurel leaves are not only used to flavor dishes, but present several beneficial properties that justified their traditional use against numerous illnesses, particularly for rheumatism, indigestion, and diarrhea. Bay leaves are an essential component of several industrial applications including agrifoods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Due to the presence of cited chemical constituents in bay leaves, various biological and pharmacological properties have been reported such as antioxidant, antibacterial, fungicidal, antiviral, insecticidal, wound healing, antimutagen, anticonvulsant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory activities. This review provides an overview of L. nobilis leaves, beginning with botanical aspects, including its preparation and composition, followed by a discussion about the most abundant bioactive compounds, and finally the traditional uses and therapeutic effects.

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Huile de graine/fruit de laurier Laurus nobilis L., Laurus azorica (Seub.) Franco, Laurus novocanariensis Rivas Mart., Lousã, Fern. Prieto, E. Dias, J.C. Costa et C. Aguiar

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Monomeric and oligomeric flavan-3-ols and antioxidant activity of leaves from different Laurus sp.

Monomeric and oligomeric flavan-3-ols and antioxidant activity of leaves from different Laurus sp.

The botanical study, phytochemical composition, and biological activities of Laurus nobilis L. leaves: A review

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