Bay

Laurus nobilis

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as bay laurel, is a traditional plant used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. While its use in herbal medicine has not been extensively documented, studies have shown promising results. Research indicates that Laurus nobilis fruit extract may improve cardiac function and reduce oxidative stress in rats with pulmonary fibrosis-induced cardiopathy; however, the specific doses required for these effects are not clearly defined. The essential oil from bay laurel demonstrated strong antioxidant activity and showed potential antimicrobial properties when used as a CuO-ZnO hybrid nanocomplex. Yield and composition of the essential oil vary seasonally, with higher yields in summer and autumn, and 1,8-cineole being the predominant component. No major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been identified for Laurus nobilis.

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最佳证据
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注意事项

仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • 研究发现,从橄榄叶提取物中衍生的聚合物稳定CuO-ZnO杂化纳米复合材料表现出有希望的抗菌活性和可控蛋白质释放。 D PMID
  • L. nobilis精油纳米乳液在测试配方中显示出最强的抗氧化活性。 D PMID
  • 用橄榄叶提取物治疗显著改善了由肺纤维化引起的心脏病大鼠的心功能和降低了氧化应激,尽管不同剂量的效果有所不同。 D PMID
  • 橄榄叶精油的产量和组成会因季节而异,在夏季和秋季产量较高。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Bay?

Bay (Laurus nobilis) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Bay?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Bay; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究发现,从橄榄叶提取物中衍生的聚合物稳定CuO-ZnO杂化纳米复合材料表现出有希望的抗菌活性和可控蛋白质释放。

How strong is the evidence for Bay?

The strongest finding for Bay carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Bay safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Bay in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Bay interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Bay in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Bay?

Bay is also known as: Лавр благородный.

Is Bay a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

来源

  1. T2 Seasonal Variation of Essential Oil Quantity and Quality in Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) Leaves from Montenegro. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Nanoemulsions of 1,8-cineole, and Eucalyptus globulus and Laurus nobilis essential oils: cytotoxic, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Nutritional Composition and Potential Actions of Bioactive Compounds From Wild Laurus nobilis in the Management of Pulmonary Fibrosis-Induced Cardiopathy in Rats. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Polymer-stabilized amorphous CuO-ZnO hybrid nanocomplex as a promising candidate for antimicrobial therapy and controlled drug delivery with molecular docking insights. literature abstract metadata