Lavender


Lavandula officinalis

Lavender

Other Names:

Common Lavender, Garden Lavender, Spike Lavender

Benefits

  • Antianxiety
  • Antibacterial
  • Antiviral
  • Insect-repellent
  • Anthelmintic
  • Neuroprotective
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) is an annual or short-lived perennial herb that is one of 39 different species from the Lavandula genus, that are flowering plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Lavender is predominately known for its use in aromatherapy, for its calming, soothing and sedative effects of it's fragrance. Specific applications studied in poultry include:
  • Relaxation: Hanging dried lavender in chicken coops can have a natural calming effect on chickens.
  • Respiratory system: Lavender oil is widely used for various respiratory problems. The stimulating nature of lavender essential oil can also loosen up the phlegm and relieve the congestion associated with respiratory conditions, speeding up the recovery process and helping the body naturally eliminate phlegm and other unwanted material.

Poultry Specific Studies

TypePlant PartDosageSpecific useResultsRef
Chickens600 mg/kg dietGI healthimproved intestinal mucosa morphology, gut bacteria balance, and antioxidant status in serum and liver.S Barbarestani et al., 2020
ChickensEO0.2 to 0.4 ml/L in drinking waterantimicrobialShowed positive effects.M Adaszyriska-Skwirzyriska et al., 2018
Otherantifungal, Candida albicansInhibited both the growth and the activity of C. albicans more efficiently than clotrimazole.E Bona et al., 2016

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