From Ornamental Value to Antioxidant Activity: Comparative Phytochemistry of Lavandula Species and Cultivars [PDF]
MetabolitesBackground: Lavandula (Lamiaceae) includes numerous species, cultivars, and hybrids widely cultivated for both their ornamental traits and for functional uses in perfumery, nutrition, medicinal, and cosmetic applications.
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Antioxidant and Antifungal Effects of Six Plant Essential Oils Against Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum [PDF]
MicroorganismsSix aromatic plants (Lavandula pedunculata subsp. sampaioana, Lavandula stoechas subsp. luisieri, Mentha × piperita, Origanum vulgare subsp. virens, Thymus mastichina, and Thymus zygis subsp. sylvestris) were analyzed to evaluate their essential oil (EO)
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Molecular functional mechanisms of two alcohol acetyltransferases in Lavandula x intermedia (lavandin) [PDF]
Frontiers in ChemistryVolatile esters are key flavor components in most plants, including Lavandula x intermedia (lavandin). The final step in ester biosynthesis is catalyzed by Lavandula x intermedia alcohol acyltransferases (LiAATases), which attach alcohols to acyl groups.
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Lavender and Chamomile Herbal Tea on Anxiety and Depression in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Women’s Health Bulletin, 2022 Background: One of the treatments for depression and anxiety which has significantly increased in recent years in most countries is drinking lavender and chamomile herbal tea.
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Research in Agricultural Sciences, 2023 Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia Emeric ex Loisel.) is an essential oil-bearing plant with high economic value for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries due to its fragrance components. These essential oils primarily contain monoterpenes, including
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Comparison between the effect of aromatherapy with lavender and damask rose on sleep quality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized clinical trial [PDF]
ARYA Atherosclerosis, 2021 BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have investigated the effect of lavender and damask rose aromatherapy on sleep quality. There is, however, little research to compare the impact of them over each other.
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Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology, 2022 There is an expanding interest in medicinal and aromatic plants as a natural alternative to synthetic drugs, especially to antimicrobial agents due to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.
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Does Mulch Affect Lavender Growth?
Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Horticulture, 2021 Lavender cultivation in Romania is continuously increasing due to its outstanding medicinal and ornamental properties. The raw material production of lavender may be increased by mulching.
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Lavender Aromatherapy: Ready for Prime-Time Office Use?
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews, 2020 The editor-in-chief of Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews comments on the perioperative use of lavender aromatherapy and its potential to relieve pain and anxiety during minor primary care office procedures.
Dennis J. Baumgardner
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Honey volatiles as a fingerprint for botanical origin: a review on their occurrence on monofloral honeys [PDF]
, 2020 Honeys have specific organoleptic characteristics, with nutritional and health benefits, being highly appreciated by consumers, not only in food but also in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Honey composition varies between regions according to
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