Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is an antibody that is produced by the body's immune system in response to a perceived threat. It is one of five classes of immunoglobulins and is normally present in the blood in very small amounts.
HOWEVER, there are several related plants, also called Laurel, that do contain cyanide and other poisons. For example, the leaves and berries of Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana laurocerasus) contain a chemical known as amygdalin, which is broken down to release cyanide (see below).Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) contains chemicals called andromedotoxin (grayanotoxin) asebotoxin and arbutin, which are toxic.or example, the leaves and berries of Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana laurocerasus) contain a chemical known as amygdalin, which is broken down to release cyanide (see below). Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) contains chemicals called andromedotoxin (grayanotoxin) asebotoxin and arbutin, which are toxic.
In the past, distilled cherry laurel leaves were used to make prussic acid. Also known as English laurel or common laurel, cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an innocuous-looking small tree or large shrub that is commonly used as a hedging, specimen or border plant.Ingesting any part of the poisonous plant, especially the leaves or seeds, can cause potentially fatal respiratory problems.lso known as English laurel or common laurel, cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an innocuous-looking small tree or large shrub that is commonly used as a hedging, specimen or border plant.