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maintained at 6-month and 1-year follow-ups. HOC showed potential for providing benefit to individuals suffering from PTSD with olfactory components.
Abstract: Silexan, a lavender oil preparation for oral use, had been authorized in Germany for the treatment of states of restlessness during anxious mood. An open-label, exploratory trial was performed to assess the potential of the medicinal product in the treatment of restlessness caused by anxiety as related to several disorders. The results of this trial justified further investigations on Silexan in disorders with accompanying restlessness caused by sub-threshold anxiety.
Considering that so many illnesses are stress related, Lavender holds a special place in both preventative health care and in the treatment of tension-related illnesses. It offers a soothing and 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.
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