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Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie 2022; 43(06): 273-278
DOI: 10.1055/a-1783-2076
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Laurus nobilis L., der Echte Lorbeer,

Laurus Nobilis, Bay Tree
Mona Noack
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Matthias F. Melzig
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Zusammenfassung

Laurus nobilis L., Echter Lorbeer, ist eine immergrüne Pflanze, die zur Familie der Lauraceaen gehört. Die Blätter und Früchte werden seit Jahrhunderten in der Volksmedizin eingesetzt, z. B. bei Magenbeschwerden, Entzündungen, Stoffwechselkrankheiten, Infektionen oder als Insektizid. In den letzten Jahren werden Drogen und Inhaltsstoffe dieser Arzneipflanze vermehrt pharmakologisch untersucht, insbesondere wegen der Wirksamkeit bei chronisch entzündlichen und metabolischen Störungen.

Abstract

Laurus nobilis L., bay tree, is an evergreen plant belonging to the Lauraceae family. The leaves and fruits have been used in folk medicine for centuries, e. g. for stomach complaints, inflammations, metabolic diseases, infections or as an insecticide. In recent years, drugs and ingredients of this medicinal plant are increasingly studied pharmacologically, especially for its effectiveness in chronic inflammatory and metabolic disorders.

Schlüsselwörter

Laurus nobilis - Lorbeer - Volksmedizin - Pharmakologie

Key words

Laurus nobilis - bay tree - folk medicine - pharmacology


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28 November 2022

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