Laurus azorica has traditionally been used in all the Azores archipelago as a seasoning in cooking . This species has also been used as a disinfectant.

Braga, T. Plantas Usadas Na Medicina Popular, 2nd ed.; Amigos dos Açores: Ponta Delgada, Portugal, 2006; p. 47 Bfile:///C:/Users/AngelaTunstall/Downloads/separations-09-00211-v2.pdfraga, T. Plantas Usadas Na Medicina Popular, 2nd ed.; Amigos dos Açores: Ponta Delgada, Portugal, 2006; p. 47

The oil from the ripe berries has been used to treat wounds, as well as being used for illumination.

Pontes, G.; Braga, T. Plantas Nativas Dos Açores; Amigos dos Açores: Ponta Delgada, Portugal, 2004; p. 32. Bfile:///C:/Users/AngelaTunstall/Downloads/separations-09-00211-v2.pdfraga, T. Plantas Usadas Na Medicina Popular, 2nd ed.; Amigos dos Açores: Ponta Delgada, Portugal, 2006; p. 47

Africa, Macaronesia, Azores