lavender

[Anonymous]

Just saw an article on organic products on this site. It mentioned there were studies that might indicate lavender oil and tree tree oil could cause enlarged breast tissue in boys. Has anyone else heard of this? is this the actual oil or just lavender scent. a lot of baby products contain lavender. Have used the aveeno lavender moisturizing cream regularly and occasionally the bath liquid. Should this be discontinued?

[Anonymous]

Oh geeze, not other speculative article. Give me a break.

[Anonymous]

Here's one link describing findings for three boys:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=79274

Part of the article: "Repeated use of products containing lavender oil or tea tree oil may spur breast growth in prepubertal boys, experts report in The New England Journal of Medicine.

The effects fade when boys stop using the products, note the researchers.

"This report raises an issue of concern, since lavender and tea tree oil are sold over the counter in their 'pure' form and are present in an increasing number of commercial products, including shampoos, hair gels, soaps, and body lotions," write researchers Derek Henley, PhD, and others. "