Is linalool anxiolytic?

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Translation: Does lavender actually have anti-anxiety effects?   Answer: Recent research suggests that it does.

Scientists at Japan’s Kagoshima University analyzed “whether the smell of linalool, a fragrant alcohol found in lavender extracts, helps mice relax.”  They found this to be the case when neurons within the rodents’ noses were activated by linalool.

This study is far from conclusive concerning linalool’s effect upon humans.  However, herbalists have touted the calming effects of lavender for ages.  This research may bring us one step closer to proving the veracity of such claims.

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-za/health/medical/lavender-really-does-help-you-relax-and-could-even-treat-anxiety-scientists-reveal/ar-BBOSdYb

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