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.
For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.Pruning time: spring after flowering. Light Needs: Partial to full sun. Watering Needs: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. History & Lore History: The cherry laurel is a beautiful evergreen native to Europe and parts of Asia Minor. It was brought into cultivation early on around 1576. The original species was Laurocerausus officinalis, classified by Johann Roemer, 1763-1819 of Switzerland.