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Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil exerts therapeutic effects through volatile aromatic compounds that may modulate skin barrier function, reduce inflammation, and promote antimicrobial activity.
Lavender essential oil exerts therapeutic effects through volatile aromatic compounds that may modulate skin barrier function, reduce inflammation, and promote antimicrobial activity. Used for Dermatological conditions (specific indications not clearly defined in available data).
At a glance
| Generic name | Lavender Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Inhalational Aromatherapy, Lavandula angustifolia |
| Sponsor | San Gallicano Dermatological Institute IRCCS |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dermatology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Lavender essential oil contains linalool, linalyl acetate, and other terpenes that interact with skin tissue to reduce inflammatory mediators and support wound healing. The oil's antimicrobial and antioxidant properties may help manage dermatological conditions through topical application. Its mechanism is primarily empirical and multifactorial rather than targeting a single molecular pathway.
Approved indications
- Dermatological conditions (specific indications not clearly defined in available data)
Common side effects
- Contact dermatitis
- Skin irritation
- Allergic reaction
Key clinical trials
- Evaluation of Pain Thresholds in Migraine Patients After Inhalation of Essential Oils: a Randomized Clinical Trial (NA)
- Aromatherapy for Mental Health Promotion in IVF Patients (NA)
- Boosting Olfactory and Sensory Training Study (BOOST) (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Metabolic and Epigenetic Impact of FAAH Inhibitors and OEA (NA)
- Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy Massage on Pain and Wrist Mobility in Rheumatoid Arthritis (NA)
- Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Patient Anxiety During Mohs Micrographic Surgery (NA)
- Psychophysiological Responses to Six Single-Session Self-Regulation Interventions in a Female Adult With ADHD and Stabilized Bipolar Disorder (NA)
- Lavender Aromatherapy for Preoperative Anxiety in Melanoma and Epithelioma Patients (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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