09/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
Lavender oil is known for its relaxing effects, however, it is more than just that. Lavender oil can actually be used for treating wounds, according to a study. Researchers at Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences in Japan looked at the effect of lavender oil on various stages of wound healing and its molecular mechanism.
In their study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they evaluated the wound healing properties of lavender oil and its mechanisms in an animal model.
For the study, they produced circular full-thickness skin wounds on mice. Then, to test the efficacy and mechanism of lavender oil, they topically applied either lavender oil or a placebo solution on the wounds. The treatment was done on alternating days for two weeks.
Based on the results of the study, the topical application of lavender oil on the area of wounds increased transforming growth factor-beta, which is known to regulate proliferation of fibroblasts, collagen synthesis, and production of wound granulation tissue.
The up-regulation of transforming growth factor-beta promoted collagen synthesis and differentiation of fibroblasts. In addition, it significantly accelerated wound healing process by promoting the formation of granulation tissue, tissue remodeling by collagen replacement, and wound shrinking.
In conclusion, the findings of the study suggested that lavender oil can potentially promote wound healing in the early stages by promoting transforming growth factor-beta.
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