Abstract

LOPEZ NARANJO, Francisco et al. Methods of extraction and identification of bioactive agents of Lavandula officinalis and the potential use of sedative agent. Rev. mex. cienc. farm [online]. 2013, vol.44, n.1, pp.60-65. ISSN 1870-0195.

Mexico has an ancestral tradition of treatments. As part of the recovery of herbal medicines we reviewed the etnobotanic characterization of Lavanda Officinalis and methodology was developed to extract and identify its different bioactive agents and to assess its sedative effect.

Keywords : medicinal plants; Lavandula officinalis; lavender; herbal; bioactive agents; sedative effect.