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Laurel berry

Nguyệt quế (quả)

Laurus nobilis

Bay laurel berry, Laurus novocanariensis

Lauraceae · Quả · Berries · Steam-distilled


Laurel berry essential oil (Laurus nobilis) — botanical illustration
Laurus nobilis

Safety

Skin sensitization · Drug interaction

Skin sensitization risk from methyl eugenol and sesquiterpene lactones.

Potential drug interactions through cytochrome P450 inhibition. Use orally with caution.

Not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding.


Usage guidelines

Maximum dermal level
0.5 percent
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
1,8-Cineole30.0 – 50.0 %
α-Pinene8.0 – 15.0 %
β-Pinene5.0 – 12.0 %
Sabinene5.0 – 12.0 %
α-Terpinyl acetate5.0 – 10.0 %
Methyl eugenol1.0 – 3.5 %

Botanical source

Laurus nobilis berries are harvested when ripe in autumn. Each berry contains both essential and fatty oils.

The essential oil is distilled from dried berries. Produced mainly in Turkey and Morocco.

Distinct from laurel leaf oil (distilled from leaves), which has different chemistry and safety profile.


Notes

Berry oil is produced in smaller quantities than leaf oil. Low yield.

Also used as a fatty oil (laurel berry fat) in traditional Aleppo soap.