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Medicinal
Traditional Herbal Medicine Registration (THMR).
The following notes apply to the species of this plant.
Medicinal uses
Uses supported by clinical data
Inhalation therapy for symptomatic treatment of anxiety, restlessness and
to induce relaxation (19–22). Externally in balneotherapy for the treatment
of circulation disorders (23).
Uses described in pharmacopoeias and well established documents
Symptomatic treatment of insomnia, and as a carminative for the treatment
of gastrointestinal disorders of nervous origin (15, 24).
Uses described in traditional medicine
Orally as a cholagogue, diuretic and emmenagogue; externally for the
treatment of burns, diarrhoea, headaches, sore throats and wounds (15).
Contraindications
Aetheroleum Lavandulae is contraindicated in cases of known allergy to
the plant material. Owing to its traditional use as an emmenagogue and
abortifacient, the essential oil should not be used internally during pregnancy
(50–52).
WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants. Volume 3. 2007. WHO, Geneva
Lavandula angustifolia Mill. 'Nana Alba'
Family: LAMIACEAEGenus: Lavandula
Species: angustifolia Mill.
Cultivar: 'Nana Alba'
Common names: Dwarf White English Lavender
Distribution summary: S.Europe
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Dry, grassy slopes amongst rocks , usually on calcareous soils
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Classical Europe & Middle East (I)
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use