Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) formerly known as L. officinalis, Lavendula is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae (mint), native to the Mediterranean.
Healing Properties
Antidepressant
Reduced anxiety and depression-like behavior.[1]
Anxiolytic
(anti-anxiety) Demonstrated a striking antidepressant effect. It also resulted in an improvement in general health issues.[1:1]
Neurodepressive
Neuroprotective
Improved scopolamine-induced memory impairment.[1:2]
Disease / Symptom Treatment
Neurodegenerative Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
Improves and prevents memory impairment.[1:3]
Depression
The combination of Lavender with anti-depressant drugs such as, citalopram and imipramine, was reported to be more effective as compared to the drugs alone.[1:4]
Insomnia
Treatment for mild insomnia.
- Aromatherapy with lavender demonstrated a positive impact on insomnia and depression.[1:5]
Title: Neuropharmacology of Lavender, Rosemary and Salvia
Author(s): Amritpal Singh Saroya, Jaswinder Singh
Institution(s): Herbal Consultant Mohali, India; Department of PharmacologySri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Science Amritsar, India
Publication: Pharmacotherapeutic Potential of Natural Products in Neurological Disorders
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Abstract: English lavender and true lavender are common names of L. officinalis. The plant belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is native to the Mediterranean.
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0289-3_4
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