Viburnum tinus L.
Viburnum tinus
Viburnum tinus, commonly known as laurustinus, is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can grow up to 2–7 meters tall and 3 meters broad, with a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are ovate to elliptic, 4–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad, with fine hairs on the underside. The flowers are small, white or light pink, produced from reddish-pink buds in dense cymes 5–10 cm in diameter during winter. The fruit is a dark blue-black drupe 5–7 mm long.
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Dipsacales
Adoxaceae
Viburnum
The active ingredients include viburnin, tannins, and iridoid glucosides. Tannins can cause stomach upset. The leaves have antipyretic properties, and the fruits are used as purgatives.
Viburnum tinus has traditional medicinal properties, including antipyretic and purgative effects. The plant is also used in herbal medicine as a remedy for depression.
Winter, or from October to June in the northern hemisphere
2-7 meters
White or light pink
Shady, moist areas. Commonly found in the western Mediterranean due to a shorter drought season.
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