Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia

Derived from the flowering tops of the plant, lavender is used in lotions, perfumes, and in aromatherapy. It also has a long history as an herbal remedy in traditional medicine to improve mood and as a sleep aid.

Preclinical data suggest anxiolytic (30) (31), anticonvulsant (26) (34), neuroprotective (21) (32) (33), cardioprotective (35), antimicrobial (4) (27) (28), anti-inflammatory (22), and antioxidant (29) effects. In dementia models, lavender oil inhalation reversed spatial memory loss (23).