This article contains information about organic medicinal lavender - Lavandula Bohemia and links to research articles demonstrating its healing properties.
Effects of lavender essential oil and its clinical significance in dentistry
- Essential oils are known to have many medicinal properties and have been used since the Middle Ages
- Lavender essential oil is known to have rich healing properties, it is antimicrobial, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and has antioxidant properties.
- Incorporating the use of lavender essential oil in the field of dentistry has many benefits, without side effects.
- Therefore, the current use of lavender essential oils in the field of dentistry is promising.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35991803/
May 2022
Essential oils in the treatment and management of dental diseases
- Essential oils have a significant preventive and therapeutic effect in the treatment of oral diseases, especially dental diseases.
- Essential oils are often used to treat oral diseases because of their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The use of lavender essential oil is suggested because of its high antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory content.
- Recent WHO studies show that dental diseases are the most commonly occurring diseases in society.
- Therapeutic efficacy has been demonstrated in the treatment of periodontitis, dental caries, toothache, gingivitis, and dental plaque.
- Various preclinical and clinical studies support the safety and efficacy of essential oils.
- Already today, lavender essential oil-based products are used commercially.
- Essential oils of clove, lavender, mint, cinnamon, eucalyptus, lemon, tea tree, and ylang-ylang have high therapeutic efficacy in dental diseases.
https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC126.72677286
June 2022
Lavandula angustifolia essential oil - suppression of key components of bad breath
- Fusobacterium nucleatum is a bacteria that produces volatile sulfur compounds - the source of bad breath.
- Efforts are made to eliminate volatile sulfur compounds through natural essential oils.
- The effect of lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia), extracted by hydrodistillation, was investigated.
- The use of lavender essential oil significantly reduced the excretion of volatile sulfur compounds.
- The antibacterial effect values are comparable to chlorhexidine.
- Lavender essential oil has been found to be highly effective in preventing the production of volatile sulfur compounds by bacteria.
- Lavender essential oil can be a suitable alternative to conventional chemical-based anti-odor agents.
- Chemical analysis of lavender essential oil lists five main components, with camphor being the most represented (almost ⅓).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38482175/
February 2024
Antimicrobial efficacy of five essential oils against oral pathogens
- The study investigated the effect of lavender essential oil against pathogens in the oral cavity.
- The antimicrobial activities of tea tree oil, lavender, thyme, and peppermint oils were studied.
- The results prove that these oils are effective as intracranial antiseptics against oral pathogens.
- They have antidepressant, hypotensive, and calming effects on stress, anxiety, and general weakness.
- They are antiseptic and anti-inflammatory for colds, flu, sinusitis, and throat infections.
- They balance, soothe, regenerate, and are effective for acne, eczema, dandruff, hair loss, lice, and diaper rash.
- They heal sunburns, insect bites, ulcers, relieve athlete's foot, rashes, and herpes simplex.
- They have a cleansing and soothing effect, helping with colic, indigestion, and gastroenteritis. Acts as a sedative and decongestant, lowering blood pressure and reducing palpitations.
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.4103/1305-7456.119078
2013
Essential oils as therapeutic agents
- There are more than 750 species of bacteria in the oral cavity, many of which are involved in disease.
- Poor oral health is associated with chronic conditions and systemic diseases.
- Essential oils exhibit bactericidal activity against oral and dental pathogens and are therefore included in mouthwashes.
- A 6-month clinical study demonstrated the effectiveness of lavender essential oil rinses, showing effects against dental plaque and prevention of dental caries.
- Mouth rinses containing essential oils (phenol) are already used as pre-operative preparations.
- Studies prove that alternative prevention and treatment options with essential oils are effective and safe.
- In contrast, commercially available products alter the oral microbiota and therefore have undesirable side effects.
- Oral health affects overall quality of life.
http://www.ijocrweb.com/pdf/2013/July-September/9128_Review%20Article.pdf
November 2013
Best Essential Oils for Toothache
- Certain essential oils have been shown to temporarily reduce toothache.
- They may also have other benefits for oral health.
- Lavandula angustifolia has been a popular aromatherapy agent since ancient times for its soothing aroma.
- Several studies have found that lavender can reduce the perception of pain.
- Lavender essential oil contains linalool, which has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it beneficial for reducing dental plaque and fighting tooth decay.
- A study of 30 volunteers found that inhaling lavender oil reduced stress and pain.
- Drinking lavender tea is also recommended for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/essential-oils-for-toothache
2024
The role of lavender essential oil in dental care
- The study proves the effectiveness of essential oils in treating diseases of the oral cavity.
- Essential oils, including lavender, are safe, economical, effective, and readily available.
- Therefore, essential oils isolated from plants are considered a good alternative to synthetic chemicals.
- By inhibiting prostaglandins, lavender helps relieve pain.
- Due to these effects, lavender oils may be a promising replacement for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in dentistry.
- It can also be used topically as an ointment for gingivitis.
- There are already commercially available gentle dental preparations such as toothpaste, powders, chewing gum, and dental floss.
- Examples from the study indicate the possibility of wider use of oils as preventive or curative therapy.
- In combination with other medicines, they can help reduce the overall burden of oral disease in the world.
https://www.ijcpd.com/abstractArticleContentBrowse/IJCPD/5/15/3/28820/abstractArticle/Article
May 2022
A study of lavender essential oil in aromatherapy and the effect on fear of dental treatment in children
- A study showed that lavender essential oil in dentistry significantly reduced heart rate and anxiety. Lavender essential oil is therefore offered as a source of potential natural treatment.
- 60 children between the ages of 6 and 12 were randomly selected and given lavender and patchouli before dental treatment.
- Lavender and patchouli oils improved their physiological and physical well-being, as they also have sedative effects.
- There was a significant reduction in anxiety scores and heart rate.
- Aromatherapy appears to be another safe therapeutic approach to alleviating the fear of dental treatment.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10753106/
September 2023