Lavender WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Lavender
Lavender has been used in a medicinal setting for many years, including being used during World War I to disinfect the floors and walls of hospitals.1 It has been used as a flavoring agent in some medications, and was once considered a stomach soothing condiment.2 The essential oil of lavender has been used to ease toothache pain, relieve fatigue when mixed in bath water, and even calm an aching head when applied to the temples.2
Fast Facts:
- Lavender aromatherapy can produce a calming effect.3
- Is recommended to help with insomnia, acne, candidiasis, and hair loss.4
- Lavender should not be ingested during pregnancy or breastfeeding.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavender#Medicinal_use Lavender: Medicinal Use]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Botanical.com: Lavenders
- ↑ Natural Standard (via MedlinePlus): Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Miller)
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Lavender
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: SScroggins
- Reviewer: Tara
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Common Lavender, English Lavender, French Lavender, Garden Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula officinalis
- Last update: Jun. 11, 2009
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