Downy Lavender
Lavandula pubescens
Lavandula pubescens, also known as downy lavender, is a traditional plant primarily associated with Mediterranean regions. While it has not been extensively used in traditional medicine, studies have shown promising results for its various biological activities. Scientific evidence indicates that the essential oil from this plant exhibits strong antioxidant, anticholinesterase, antibacterial, and antilipase properties. Additionally, ethyl acetate leaf extracts of Lavandula pubescens demonstrate significant antibacterial activity against multiple tested strains, particularly Staphylococcus haemolyticus. The essential oil also shows antimicrobial activity against certain bacterial strains, with carvacrol identified as a key active component. To date, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant, suggesting it may be well-tolerated and safe for use.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 来自Lavandula pubescens的精油表现出很强的抗氧化、抗胆碱酯酶、抗菌和抗脂解活性。
- 研究在柳叶薄荷（Lavandula pubescens）中鉴定出了萜类生物合成基因，并发现其乙酸乙酯叶片提取物具有抗氧化活性。
- 从毛叶薰衣草叶片中提取的乙酸乙酯显示出对多种测试菌株，尤其是金黄色葡萄球菌溶血亚种Staphylococcus haemolyticus具有显著的抗菌活性。
- 来自Lavandula pubescens的精油显示出对某些细菌菌株的抗菌活性，其中主要成分是carvacrol。
Frequently asked questions
What is Downy Lavender?
Downy Lavender (Lavandula pubescens) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Downy Lavender?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Downy Lavender; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 来自Lavandula pubescens的精油表现出很强的抗氧化、抗胆碱酯酶、抗菌和抗脂解活性。
How strong is the evidence for Downy Lavender?
The strongest finding for Downy Lavender carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Downy Lavender safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Downy Lavender in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Downy Lavender interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Downy Lavender in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Downy Lavender a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Chemical Compositions of the Volatile Oils and Antibacterial Screening of Solvent Extract from Downy Lavender. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Downy Lavender Oil: A Promising Source of Antimicrobial, Antiobesity, and Anti-Alzheimer's Disease Agents. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Essential Oil Analysis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Three Aromatic Plant Species Growing in Saudi Arabia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrated Analysis of Transcriptome and Metabolome and Evaluation of Antioxidant Activities in Lavandulapubescens. literature abstract metadata