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lavender
Mild sedative effect.
Adverse effects:
- hormone disruption
- estrogen receptor agonist
- androgen receptor antagonist
- regular exposure to lavender or tea tree oil linked to prepubertal gynecomastia in boys [2]
General
pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical
References
- Prescriber's Letter 7(8):46 2000
- The Endocrine Society.
Chemicals in lavender and tea tree oil appear to be hormone
disruptors.
ScienceDaily, 18 March 2018.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180318144856.htm