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Lavender has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years. Today lavender is the most popular essential oil in the world. Here are just 7 proven uses for this amazing oil

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,500 years especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Ancient Persians, Greeks, and Romans added lavender flowers to their bathwater. The name itself comes from the Latin “lavare” meaning to wash. The Egyptians used lavender as a perfume, as well as for mummification.

Essential oil from Lavandula angustifolia had DNA-protective activity.

Article Published Date : May 08, 2017

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Lavender : CK(610) : AC(92)

Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage : CK(2167) : AC(1053), Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Toxicity : CK(428) : AC(342)

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(32218) : AC(13986), Hepatoprotective : CK(8320) : AC(3722)

Additional Keywords : Antioxidants : CK(303) : AC(126), Chemically-Induced Liver Damage, Hepatoprotective, Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Toxicity, lavender

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Originally published in The Natural Path Newsletter

What does nature have to offer that’s new for women? Quite a lot!

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Hot Flash News Flash: What’s New in Menopause Research

The list of botanicals that have great value for menopause, including some like black cohosh, which have been demonstrated to be superior to hormone replacement therapy, is impressive. But there are quite a few which are less well known, such as pine bark extract and ginseng...

The past few years have seen an important proliferation of choices for women looking for natural menopause solutions.

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Many women are plagued by painful menstrual periods. Many resort to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or birth control pills. But inhaling lavender essential oil may significantly reduce their symptoms.

More women under 30 miss school or work because of painful menstrual cramps than for any other reason. They are plagued by abdominal cramps, sharp or aching pains, and lower back pain.

Lavender oil and especially linalool could be a potential agent for improving cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease.

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Lavender : CK(610) : AC(92), Lavender: Essential Oil : CK(457) : AC(70)

Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(4948) : AC(2121), Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction : CK(5019) : AC(989)

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(32218) : AC(13986), Heme oxygenase-1 up-regulation : CK(1225) : AC(752), Neuroprotective Agents : CK(17667) : AC(7532), Nrf2 activation : CK(2908) : AC(1751)

Additional Keywords : Alzheimer's disease, Antioxidants : CK(303) : AC(126), Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction, lavender, Lavender: Essential Oil

Problem Substances : Aluminum : CK(1053) : AC(344)

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7 Healing Uses For Lavender Essential Oil

Essential oil from Lavandula angustifolia had DNA-protective activity.

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Herbal Research Update for Women's Health

Hot Flash News Flash: What's New in Menopause Research

Inhaling Lavender Oil Eases Menstrual Pain

Lavender oil and especially linalool could be a potential agent for improving cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease.

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