Lavendar and age

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Researchers at Oldham Cottage hospital recently investigated the potential of essential oil of lavender to aid rest and relaxation and thereby encourage the healing process in elderly patients.The patients were monitored for seven days during which time their sleep patterns, dozing and alertness during the day were recorded. The following seven days one drop of Lavender augustfolia was put on each patient’s pillow at night. No other changes were made to the patients’ daily routine or medications that they were receiving.

At the end of the seven days, all of the patients’ records were collated and analysed. Interestingly, all of the patients reacted favourably to the treatment; the researchers observed increased daytime alertness, improved sleep patterns and those patients who had previously experienced confusion were observed to display as much as a 50 per cent decrease in their symptoms.

source:Hudson R. The value of lavender for rest and activity in the elderly patient. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 1996: 4; 52-57.[/align]

 

[dgoogs12345]

Not particularly 'recent' if the study was completed for publication in 1996! Interesting though.

 

[Robert Wilkins]

Again Andrew Vickers has done resarch in this. And also which Lavendula angusifolia I wonder.

 

[Crystal Gayle]

well yeah.. Its not that recent... but is definitely worth reading.. isnt it? I just copied the article here as it was