Tannin producing monomeric and dimeric substances in Bay leaves (Laurus nobilis L.) [Monomere und dimere Gerbstoffvorstufen in Lorbeerblättern (Laurus nobilis L.)]

Abstract

Bay leaves contains mainly (-)-Epicatechin and Procyanidine B2, further (+)-Catechin, (+)-Gallocatechin, (-)-Epigallocatechin, Procyanidine B4, B5 and B7