The Lamiaceae family of plants is a major source of polyphenols and pharmacological properties described in the literature. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, Lavandula angustifolia is indigenous to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean, with many therapeutic properties and biological activities.
Rich in linalool, linalyl acetate, 1,8-cineole B-ocimene, terpinen-4-ol, and camphor.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES
Lavender Essential Oil has anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of 1,8-cineole. It exerts its anti-inflammatory properties by decreasing neutrophils infiltration in tissues and the expression of COX2 and NF-kB and toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) which is the first line of defense against infections.
Lavender Essential Oil inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, prostaglandin, TNF, nitric oxide, histamine and IL-1β.
ANXIOLYTIC PROPERTIES
Lavender oil produced significant antianxiety effects. It is believed that inhaled lavender acts via the limbic system, particularly the amygdala and hippocampus. Investigation of the effects of inhaled linalool on anxiety, aggressiveness, and social interaction in mice showed anxiolytic properties in the light/dark test, increased social interaction, and decreased aggressive behavior. The 2 primary terpenoid constituents of lavender essential oil, linalool and linalyl acetate, may produce an anxiolytic effect in combination via inhibition of voltage-gated calcium channels, reduction of 5HT1A receptor activity, and increased parasympathetic tone.
Lavender Essential Oil is safe to be used in cosmetics.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5878871/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5435909/
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21649812/