Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis)
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Bay leaf/Drug Interactions:- ACE inhibitor drugsACE inhibitor drugs: In an in vitro study, an ethanolic extract of Laurus nobilis, showed a high ACE inhibition value of 64% (1mg/mL) (25).
- Drugs that may lower seizure thresholdDrugs that may lower seizure threshold: In an animal study, Laurus nobilis leaf essential oil seemed to protect mice against tonic convulsions (6).
- SedativesSedatives: In an animal study, Laurus nobilis leaf essential oil produced sedation and motor impairment (6).
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Bay leaf/Herb/Supplement Interactions:- Anticonvulsive herbsAnticonvulsive herbs: In an animal study, Laurus nobilis leaf essential oil seemed to protect mice against tonic convulsions (6).
- AntioxidantsAntioxidants: Based on in vitro evidence, the leaves, bark, and fruit methanolic extracts may possess antioxidant activity (7).
- SedativesSedatives: In an animal study, Laurus nobilis leaf essential oil produced sedation and motor impairment (6).
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Bay leaf/Food Interactions:- AlcoholAlcohol: In an animal study, several active principles of Laurus nobilis leaves appeared to selectively inhibit ethanol absorption in oral ethanol-loaded rats (26).
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Bay leaf/Lab Interactions:- Insufficient available evidence.
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