Lavender

  • Denys J. Charles
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Abstract

Lavender is an aromatic evergreen, perennial woody shrub with good antioxidant properties. This chapter describes the botany, history, producing regions, flavor and aroma, parts used, and active constituents. The chapter also highlights the uses of lavender in different recipes around the world. Lavender oil and absolute are used as natural food flavors. Lavender has been reported to have carminative, spasmolytic, antidepressant, larvicidal, sedative, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antioxidant functions. Finally the medicinal uses, functional properties, and antioxidant properties of lavender are discussed in great detail.

Keywords

Rosmarinic Acid Linalyl Acetate Lemon Balm Spasmolytic Action Rosmarinic Acid Content 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Denys J. Charles
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  1. 1.Frontier Natural Products Co-opNorwayUSA

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