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antispasmodic effect. Lavender not only offers anti-inflammatory, skin-healing properties but also is loved for its effectiveness on stress related symptoms. It’s calming, tension releasing and sedative properties are a big benefit to PTSD and other stress related symptoms.
There is growing evidence suggesting that Lavender oil may be an effective in treatment of several neurological disorders. Several animal and human investigations suggest anxiolytic, mood stabilizer, sedative, analgesic, and anti-convulsive and neuroprotective properties for Lavender. These studies raised the possibility of revival of lavender therapeutic efficacy in neurological disorders.
Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) inhalation has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of anxiety, and clinical and animal studies have corroborated its anxiolytic effect, although its mechanism of action is still not fully understood. The results indicate an important role for the serotonergic system in the anxiolytic-like effect of lavender essential oil.
The next oil that is showing promise in many research documents is Citrus Bergamia, also known as “Bergamot,” which is a plant belonging to the Rutaceae family and is defined as a hybrid of bitter orange and lemon. It is an endemic plant of the Calabria region (Italy). Bergamot fruit is primarily used for the extraction of its essential oil. Clinical studies on the therapeutic applications of Bergamot essential oil (BEO) exclusively focuses on the field of aromatherapy, suggesting that its use can be useful for reducing anxiety and stress.
Abstract: BEO is used widely in aromatherapy to reduce stress and anxiety despite limited scientific evidence. A previous study showed that BEO significantly increased gamma- aminobutyric acid levels in rat hippocampus, suggesting potential anxiolytic properties.
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