Title: Short Lecture “Analysis of volatile constituents in commercial “lavender” products linked to premature thelarche and prepubertal gynecomastia”
Abstract:A number of case reports have associated exposure to the essential oil of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lamiaceae) to the occurrence of breast enhancement (prepubertal gynecomastia) in 7 – 11-year...A number of case reports have associated exposure to the essential oil of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lamiaceae) to the occurrence of breast enhancement (prepubertal gynecomastia) in 7 – 11-year-old boys, or premature breast development (premature thelarche) in 1 – 8-year-old girls [1], [2], [3], [4]. The link was established based on in vitro estrogenic activities of lavender oil and its main constituents, linalool and linalyl acetate [1], [2].Read More
Publication Year: 2022
Publication Date: 2022-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
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