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LavenderEvidence & Dosage

Silexan studies, oral and olfactory — anxiolysis with a good safety profile.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
345
With abstract
50
Meta / Systematic / RCT
0
Highly cited
10
Publication years
1991–2026

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Top studies on Lavender

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Antioxidant activity of Nigella sativa essential oil.

    Phytotherapy research : PTR2000200 influential citations

    The essential oil of black cumin seeds, Nigella sativa L., was tested for a possible antioxidant activity. A rapid evaluation for antioxidants, using two TLC screening methods, showed that thymoquinone and the components carvacrol,…

  2. In-vitro inhibition of human erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase by salvia lavandulaefolia essential oil and constituent terpenes.

    The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology200081 influential citations

    Sage (Salvia spp) is reputed in European herbal encyclopaedias to enhance memory, and current memory-enhancing/anti-dementia drugs are based on enhancing cholinergic activity by inhibiting cholinesterase. In this study the effects of…

  3. Studies on the mode of action of the essential oil of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia P. Miller).

    Phytotherapy research : PTR199960 influential citations

    Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, P. Miller) is used in aromatherapy as a holistic relaxant and is said to have carminative, antiflatulence and anticolic properties. Its sedative nature, on inhalation, has been shown both in animals and…

  4. Local anaesthetic activity of the essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia.

    Planta medica199942 influential citations

    In this work we studied the local anaesthetic activity of the essential oil obtained from Lavandula angustifolia Mill., a medicinal plant traditionally used as an antispasmodic. We compared its activity to the essential oils obtained from…

  5. Ethnopharmacological evaluation of the anticonvulsant, sedative and antispasmodic activities of Lavandula stoechas L.

    Journal of ethnopharmacology200040 influential citations

    Lavandula stoechas L. (Lamiaceae) has been used for a long time in traditional medicine as an anticonvulsant and antispasmodic. The aqueous-methanolic extract of L. stoechas flowers (LS) was studied for its possible anticonvulsant and…

  6. Anxiety-Reducing Effects of Lavender Essential Oil Inhalation: A Systematic Review.

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023n=97239 influential citations

    Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent and disabling mental disorders, causing health-related burdens. With the increasing demand for and interest in safe and acceptable anxiolytics, several studies report the anxiolytic effects of…

  7. Immunomodulatory and anticancer effects of moringa polyherbal infusions: potentials for preventive and therapeutic use.

    Frontiers in immunology202530 influential citations

    <h4>Introduction</h4>Plant-based phytochemicals have shown potential as agents against cancer through various biological pathways, including immune system modulation. Combining natural compounds with synergistic interactions enhances the…

  8. Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Sea Lavender (Limonium pruinosum L. Chaz.) extract: characterization, evaluation of anti-skin cancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials

    Scientific Reports20229 influential citations

    In the present study, a green, sustainable, simple and low-cost method was adopted for the synthesis of ZnO NPs, for the first time, using the aqueous extract of sea lavender, Limonium pruinosum (L.) Chaz., as a reducing, capping, and…

  9. Can lavender oil inhalation help to overcome dental anxiety and pain in children? A randomized clinical trial

    European Journal of Pediatrics20208 influential citations

    Aromatherapy with essential oils can be used to relieve children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlations between psychological and physiologic findings after lavender oil inhalation among children assigned to undergo tooth…

  10. The effects of Lavender and Chamomile essential oil inhalation aromatherapy on depression, anxiety and stress in older community-dwelling people: A randomized controlled trial.

    Explore2021n=1835 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Considering the prevalence of mental health problems in older adults, this study aims to investigate the effect of inhalation aromatherapy using lavender and chamomile essential oils on depression, anxiety, and stress of…

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