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.
1 Prunus Caroliniana: Also known as the Poisonous Cherry Laurel, the tree's leaves and branches contain cyanide. 2  Since this type of Prunus contains poison, it is not recommended that you plant the tree near children's play areas. Prunus Caroliniana: Also known as the Poisonous Cherry Laurel, the tree's leaves and branches contain cyanide. 2  Since this type of Prunus contains poison, it is not recommended that you plant the tree near children's play areas.