Lavender
| Lavender | |
|---|---|
| Term | Lavender |
| Short definition | lavender (lavender) A plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that belongs to the mint family. Oil from the flowers has been used in some cultures to treat certain medicinal problems, keep insects away, and wash away. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
lavender - (pronounced) (lavender) A plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that belongs to the mint family. Oil from the flowers has been used in some cultures to treat certain medicinal problems, keep insects away, and wash away. It is also used in aromatherapy. Perillyl alcohol, a substance found in lavender, is being studied to prevent and treat cancer. The scientific name is Lavandula angustifolia. Also called English Lavender and True Lavender
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lavender
- Wikipedia's article - Lavender
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