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Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender

Lavender oil is an ingredient that serves dual purposes. It offers a pleasant scent and also imparts health benefits. It comes from the flower of any number of species in the Lavandula family. Grown primarily in France and other European countries, Lavender is known for its calming properties. When applied topically, it can also assist in wound healing and other skin issues. 

Health Benefits

  • Promotes relaxation and calm 
  • Reduces nervousness
  • Soothes mild, occasional anxiety
  • Calms a nervous stomach  
  • May help treat acne, eczema and dry skin
  • Helps reduce inflammation 
  • Improves wound healing

History & Traditional Use

Linalool

Modern Science & Research

The primary active compounds in Lavender oil are volatile oils, coumarins, triterpenes and flavonoids. 

A 2021 systemic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Asian Nursing Research examined the efficacy of Lavender for anxiety and depression. Lavender aromatherapy showed a substantial effect in reducing anxiety and depression, though researchers called for additional research and clinical trials. This backs up earlier research published in the same journal in 2019.

"A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine in 2021 concluded that Lavender has significant antidepressant effects..."

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