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Does Lavender Produce Calming Effects?. By Hannah Brown. Background information. Name comes from the Latin root “ lavare ” meaning “to wash”. Used in baths, as it was believed to purify body and spirit. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Does Lavender Produce Calming Effects?
By Hannah Brown
Background information Name comes from the Latin root
“lavare” meaning “to wash”. Used in baths, as it was believed to
purify body and spirit. Now commonly used for its aromatic
fragrance, soaps, shampoos, and soothing and sedative effects.
Plant Information Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula
officinalis Native to the mountainous zones of the
Mediterranean Grows in sunny, stony habitats Today, it flourishes in Southern Europe,
Australia, and the United States.
Plant info continued… Heavily branched shrub that is a
member of the mint family The oil in the lavender plant’s flowers
give it it’s fragrant scent. This oil is extracted from fresh flowers
and used for medical and relaxation purposes.
Uses In folklore, pillows were filled with
lavender to help the restless sleep There is now scientific evidence that
aromatherapy with lavender slows the activity of the nervous system
Lavender flowers have been approved in Germany to make tea for insomnia, restlessness, and stomach irritations
More Uses Lavender is used together with
therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic manipulation
Used for depression, headaches, and anxiety disorders
There are, however, precautions to be taken when combining with other conventional medicines
Evidence A study from the University of Miami
followed brain activity with an EEG machine.
Found more brainwaves suggesting drowsiness
University of Northumbria in the UK did a similar study with mood results, and found those exposed to lavender with notably better moods
My experiment Can be used to calm children or pets In theory, this can calm dogs that are
fearful, agitated, and hyperactive. 10 dogs of all ages, sizes, and
disposition 5 exposed to lavender oils Recorded stress levels before and after
treatment (1 hour) Stress=barking, pacing, jumping, etc
Results 5 not exposed to lavender: 2 showed a
drop in stress displays 5 exposed to lavender: 4 showed major
reduction in stress
Sources Natural Health Web. Kristen Bell. 11
November 2009. http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/bell3.html
Soothe Your Senses. Psychology Today. 11 November 2009. http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200606/soothe-your-senses-lavender
Lavender. University of Maryland. 2008. 13 November 2009. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/lavender-000260.htm