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37. Lauraceae.—Laurel Family.

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Botanical name: 
Lauraceae

Aromatic trees or shrubs, all parts of which yield volatile oil. Leaves simple, alternate, pellucid-punctate.


A Manual of Organic Materia Medica and Pharmacognosy, 1917, was written by Lucius E. Sayre, B.S. Ph. M.

  • 167. Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Ceylon cinnamon.
  • 168. Cinnamomum cassia.—Cassia bark.
  • 169. Cinnamomum saigonicum.—Saigon cinnamon.
  • 170, 171, 172. Sassafras.
  • 173. Nectandra.—Bebeeru bark. Greenheart bark.
  • 174. Coto.—Coto bark.
  • 175. Lindera benzoin.—Spice bush.
  • 176. Laurus.—Laurel. Sweet bay. 176a. Oleum Lauri.—Laurel Oil.
  • 177. Umbellularia californica.—California laurel.
  • 178. Camphora.—Camphor. Gum camphor.
  • 179. Persea gratissima.—Alligator pear.

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