HerbLavender
Moderate evidence suggests oral lavender oil may benefit anxiety and co-occurring depression symptoms; limited evidence for other uses, often based on traditional use.
Benefits
- Calming anxiety and stress
- aids sleep
- may relieve mild symptoms of mental stress and exhaustion
- potentially improves quality of life.
Key compounds
LinaloolLinalyl acetateGeraniolβ-CaryophylleneLavandulyl acetateEucalyptolTerpinen-4-olRosmarinic acidRutin
May help with
- Traditionally used for its calming scent in aromatherapy and bath products
- and as a traditional herbal medicine to relieve mild mental stress
- exhaustion
- and aid sleep.
Best for these goals
Calming anxiety and stressaids sleepmay relieve mild symptoms of mental stress and exhaustionpotentially improves quality of life.
How to use it
Oral capsules, essential oil (aromatherapy, topical), herbal tea, bath additive, tincture
Evidence level
Moderate
Cautions & interactions
Oral lavender may cause headache, diarrhea, nausea, burping. Topical use may cause allergic skin reactions or breast swelling in children. Avoid during pregnancy/lactation due to insufficient data. | Interactions: May interact with sedative drugs or herbs; consult healthcare provider before use, especially before surgery. No major interactions documented for flower preparations.
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