linalool activates GABA receptors to produce a calming, sedative effect
Linalool (a major essential oil component) increased chloride current via GABA-A receptor stimulation, producing sedation.
What this means for you
GABA is your brain's natural 'slow down' signal. When linalool — a compound found in lavender and other botanicals — activates these receptors, the result is a measurable calming response. For most people, that translates to an easier time unwinding, quieting mental noise, and settling into rest.
The published research
The Effects of Essential Oils on the Nervous System: A Scoping Review.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023
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