Plant Family

Lauraceae

Pictured: Cassia Cinnamon

Laurel family

Aromatic evergreen trees and shrubs rich in essential oils; the source of many warming spices and woods.

3 Herbs // 8 Constituents // 5 Notable Members

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Overview

The Laurel Family

Aromatic evergreen trees and shrubs rich in essential oils; the source of many warming spices and woods.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The 3 monographs in the database whose Lauraceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Ceylon Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum

CarminativeAntimicrobialAntidiabeticAstringent +1

Rosewood

Aniba rosaeodora

Anti-InflammatoryAntidepressantNervineSedative +2

Phytochemistry

Characteristic Chemistry

Compounds recorded in two or more of the 3 herbs above — the chemistry this family holds in common, grouped by class. A further 6 appear in only one member and are listed on that herb's own page.

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Cinnamon
  • Bay laurel
  • Sassafras
  • Avocado
  • Camphor

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