Laurus nobilis L., (Habb-ul-Ghar), A Review on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Ethnomedicinal Uses

Abstract

Habb-ul-Ghar (Laurus nobilis L., fruit) is used in the Unani and other traditional systems of medicine since ancient times. It has been also used in culinary and pharmaceutical industries. Various phytoconstituents were isolated from laurel fruit, like monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, fatty acids, flavonoids, phenolic acid, and some minerals. Many pharmacological studies have been carried out to explore its anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, antiproliferative, antinociceptive, and anti-inflammatory activities. This review will provide a comprehensive overview only about fruit of Laurus nobilis with special reference to Unani medicine.
 Keywords: Habb ul Ghar; Laurus nobilis; Laurel fruit; Unani medicine

Antioxidant and diuretic effects of flower extract of Laurus nobilis

“…In parallel, they prevent the perturbation of plasma electrolyte equilibrium, as shown with the furosemide group (Table 2). Generally, L. nobilis is a natural remedy used in traditional medicine and recommended by numerous traditional healers to treat kidney diseases and digestive system disorders (Usmani et al, 2021). It has been demonstrated that extracts of L. nobilis show a nephroprotective effect in ant treatment at a level of 300 mg/kg for 9 days without altering kidney histological structure (Taroq et al, 2021).…”

“…L. nobilis is a small perennial tree and belongs to the Lauraceae family (Nava et al, 2021). This plant is characterized by its aromatic and fragrant effects, and it is used traditionally against a wide range of diseases, including rheumatism, dermatitis, digestive system disorders, and eructation (Usmani et al, 2021). For example, areal and ground parts of L. nobilis are traditionally used in the eastern Mediterranean basin, such as in Türkiye, as diuretic agents (Patrakar et al, 2012).…”

Effects of Various Herbal leaves Extract and Their Phytoconstituents in the Cure of Diabetic Nephropathy by ‘Streptozotocin-induced in Rats’ Model - A Review

“…The laurel fruit was used to separate a variety of phytoconstituents, including monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, fatty acids, flavonoids, phenolic acid, and certain minerals. Its antioxidant, antibacterial, antiproliferative, antinociceptive, and anti-inflammatory effects have been the subject of numerous pharmacological research 68,69 . The Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT), and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) enzyme levels were significantly reduced, and glucose concentration decreased in Laurus nobilis L. leaf extract on vital organs in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats 70 .…”