Stimulant lavender

A technique known as contingent negative variation (CNV) measures brain-wave reaction to olfaction. These types of studies have shown the eftect of materials such as lavender and nutmeg in reducing stress or anxiety, and the ability of oils such as peppermint to stimulate brainwave activity. CNV research was incorporated into the development of the fragrance for a consumer personal care product launched in the late 1980s. 

Several SM have been used by mankind for thousands of years22,27 as dyes (e.g., indigo, shikonine), flavors (e.g., vanillin, capsaicin, mustard oils), fragrances (e.g., rose oil, lavender oil and other essential oils), stimulants (e.g., caffeine, nicotine, ephedrine), hallucinogens (e.g., morphine, cocaine, mescaline, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tetrahydrocannabinol), insecticides (e.g., nicotine, piperine, pyrethrin), vertebrate and human poisons (e.g., coniine, strychnine, aconitine) and even therapeutic agents (e.g., atropine, quinine, cardenolides, codeine, etc.). 

Many naturally occurring plant extracts are reputed to possess anti-irritant properties and have been recommended for use in cosmetic formulations. These include such diverse mixtures as tea tree oil, borage seed oil, Paraguay tea extract. Kola nut extract, oil of rosemary, and lavender oil. It is, however, difficult to standardize plant extracts and there may be a great deal of lot-to-lot variability in constituents. Understandably, this makes identification and isolation of any specific active constituent complex and laborious. The extracts may be oily or hydrophilic and contain compounds such as a-bisabolol, xanthines, polyphenols, and phytosterols.There is great potential in the use of plant extracts for irritation and sensitization reduction. This has been established within the cosmetic industry, and interest here has stimulated activity into reducing variability by more consistent cultivation techniques and more standardized extraction methods. 

NO-AD.Aroma Bath and Shower Therapy Soothing Body Wash (U.S.) Solar Cosmetics Lavender and chamomile Stimulates the senses and cleanses the skin. Helps promote a sense of emotional well-being. Brings a sense of balance, comfort, and relaxation... 

Bain-Douche Bois lavender, and mint stimulates and protects the skin... 

Ammoniacal Lavender Water, Take of oil of lavender (English) I fluid ounce spirit of ammonia (caustic) pints mix. The product is the omciiial preparation of the French. Used as a stimulating pungent scent, in fainting, headaches, Ac. 

A1935 study indicated that lavender stimulated uterine contractions in isolated pregnant guinea pig uteruses (Superbi and Crispolti 1935). No other information on the safety of lavender in pregnancy was identified. 

In estrogen receptor-positive (MCF-7) and androgen receptor-positive (MDA-kb2) human breast cancer cells, lavender essential oil stimulated ERE-dependent luciferase activity in a dose-dependent manner, with the maximum activity observed at 0.025% (v/v), corresponding to -50% of the activity elicited by 1 nM IZP-estradiol. The pure estrogen receptor antagonist fulvestrant inhibited transactivation of the reporter plasmid (Henley et al. 2007). A critique of the study indicated that the effects of lavender were "very weak" (Kalyan 2007). 

Camphor is derived from the heartwood of the camphor laurel, Cinnamomum camphor a (Lauraceae), in the (+) isomeric form. The (-) form occurs in feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium (Asteraceae), and in some lavender varieties. It is regarded as an undesirable constituent in lavender oil. Much of the camphor used in commerce is prepared synthetically from other monoterpenes. Camphor is a CNS stimulant, primarily used as a topical agent for its antipruritic, rubifacient and mucolytic properties. It is toxic in high doses. 

Aromatherapy can apparently help patients with multiple sclerosis, especially for relaxation, in association with many other changes in the diet and also use of conventional medicines (Barker, 1994). French basil, black pepper, and true lavender in evening primrose oil with borage oil was used to counteract stiffness and also to stimulate this mixture was later changed to include relaxing and sedative oils such as Roman chamomile, ylangylang, and melissa. 

Traditional Medicine. Lavender is reportedly used as an antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, diuretic, sedative, tonic, and stomachic. Conditions for which it is used include flatulence, spasms, colic, giddiness, nervous headache, migraine, toothache, sprains, neuralgia, rheumatism, acne, pimples, sores, nausea, vomiting, and others, usually in the form of an infusion, a decoction, or the oil, both internally and externally. 

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