lavender

General Material Information

Preferred name	lavender
Trivial Name	lavandula vera
Short Description	dried flowers obtained from the lavender, lavandula angustifolia, labiatae
FEMA Number	2619
FDA UNII	Search
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	977001-82-3 ; LAVENDER (LAVANDULA OFFICINALIS CHAIX)
Synonyms	dried flowers obtained from the lavender, lavandula angustifolia, labiatae lavandula officinalis flower lavandula vera lavender bulgaria organic lavender, available as 100% certified organic

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Literature & References

	lavandula vera
Pubchem (sid):	135288147

Publications by PubMed
Neuroprotective effect of pretreatment with Lavandula officinalis ethanolic extract on blood-brain barrier permeability in a rat stroke model.
Anxiolytic-like effect of inhalation of essential oil from Lavandula officinalis: investigation of changes in 5-HT turnover and involvement of olfactory stimulation.
Clinical and mycological evaluation of an herbal antifungal formulation in canine Malassezia dermatitis.
Exploring the Anti-Burkholderia cepacia Complex Activity of Essential Oils: A Preliminary Analysis.
The polyphenolic content of common lamiaceae species available as herbal tea products in Romanian pharmacies.
Anti-Helicobactor pylori activity of some Jordanian medicinal plants.
Antioxidant, antibacterial and ACE-inhibitory activity of four monofloral honeys in relation to their chemical composition.
Anti-epileptogenic and antioxidant effect of Lavandula officinalis aerial part extract against pentylenetetrazol-induced kindling in male mice.
Efficacy of plant essential oils on postharvest control of rots caused by fungi on different stone fruits in vivo.
Adverse effects of herbal medicines: an overview of systematic reviews.
Effects of inhaled lavender essential oil on stress-loaded animals: changes in anxiety-related behavior and expression levels of selected mRNAs and proteins.
Micropropagation of Lavandula spp.
Composition and antipseudomonal effect of essential oils isolated from different lavender species.
In vitro conservation of twenty-three overexploited medicinal plants belonging to the Indian sub continent.
Pain relief assessment by aromatic essential oil massage on outpatients with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
Effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Lavandula officinalis on nicotine-induced convulsion in mice.
Sedative and Hypnotic Activities of the Methanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Lavandula officinalis from Morocco.
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Linn.) and Lavandula officinalis (L.) cell suspension cultures-based biotransformation of β-artemether.
Phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of some traditionally used medicinal plants affected by the extraction time and hydrolysis.
Biotransformation of artemisinin using cell suspension cultures of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don and Lavandula officinalis L.
Influence of concentration of fragrances on salivary alpha-amylase.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity and chemical composition of commercial essential oils.
Rosmarinic acid and antioxidant enzyme activities in Lavandula vera MM cell suspension culture: a comparative study.
Activity of essential oils and individual components against acetyl- and butyrylcholinesterase.
Medicinal plant treatments for fleas and ear problems of cats and dogs in British Columbia, Canada.
Efficacy of Slim339 in reducing body weight of overweight and obese human subjects.
Ethnoveterinary medicines used for ruminants in British Columbia, Canada.
Radical quenching by rosmarinic acid from Lavandula vera MM cell culture.
Effect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrhea in college students: A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Enhanced rosmarinic acid production by Lavandula vera MM cell suspension culture through elicitation with vanadyl sulfate.
Optimization of rosmarinic acid production by Lavandula vera MM plant cell suspension in a laboratory bioreactor.
Lavender fragrance cleansing gel effects on relaxation.
Screening of traditionally used Lebanese herbs for neurological activities.
Rosmarinic acid production by Lavandula vera MM cell suspension: the effect of temperature.
Chemical and biological characterization of cinnamic acid derivatives from cell cultures of lavender (Lavandula officinalis) induced by stress and jasmonic acid.
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy as a new tool to determine rosmarinic acid in situ.
Effect of glycine and leucine on the recovery of frozen-thawed Lavandula vera cells.
[Diuretic activity of the infusion of flowers from Lavandula officinalis].
[Quality evaluation of essential oils].
Effects of Lavandula officinalis and Equisetum arvense dry extracts and isoquercitrin on the fermentation of diets varying in forage contents by rumen microorganisms in batch culture.
Nutrient medium optimization for rosmarinic acid production by Lavandula vera MM cell suspension.
Labiatae allergy: systemic reactions due to ingestion of oregano and thyme.
Antimicrobial activity of essences from labiates.
Biotin biosynthesis in higher plant cells. Identification of intermediates.
[Inhalations of essential oils in the combined treatment of patients with chronic bronchitis].
[Use of cytoplasmic male sterility in selection of nutmeg sage (Salvia sclarea L.) and true lavandula (Lavandula officinalis ch)].
Histological studies of the genus Lavandula. V. Section SPICA. Some comparative quantitative values for the leaves of Lavandula officinalis Chaix, L. latifolia Vill., and L. lanata Boiss.
Histological studies of the genus Lavandula. IV. Section SPICA. Comparative histology of the leaves of Lavandula officinalis Chaix, L. latiOolia Vill., and L. lanata Bioss.
[Lavandula officinalis L., the lavender].

Other Information

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American Natural & Organic Spices	Aromatic and Allied Chemicals
Ernesto Ventós	Pride International
Rose Office	Whole Herb
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Herbal
lavender
General comment	At 100.00 %. lavender
Flavor Type: Herbal
lavender
General comment	Lavender

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications	spices other natural seasonings and flavorings
Other purposes	Enhancer
Cosmetic purposes	Skin conditioning

Safety Information

Safety information


Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
spices, other natural seasonings and flavorings
Recommendation for lavender usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	-
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	0.08000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
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granulated sugar:		-	-
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seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
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soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

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lavandula vera

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