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Lavandula angustifolia
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
This herb may interact with medications you are taking. Review the interactions table below and consult your healthcare provider before use.
Lavender is an aromatic herb from the mint family, cultivated for over 2,500 years. It is widely used in aromatherapy for its calming effects and has demonstrated anxiolytic and sedative properties in clinical studies. The essential oil and dried flowers are the primary medicinal forms.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has Level A evidence for anxiety. Oral standardized lavender oil (Silexan, 80mg) is the evidence-based preparation.
Linalool is a competitive NMDA receptor antagonist and potentiates GABAergic transmission. Also modulates voltage-gated calcium channels.
Generalized anxiety disorder
Silexan comparable to lorazepam
Sleep quality
Improves sleep latency
Wound healing
Antimicrobial, promotes repair
| Drug | Severity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sedatives and CNS depressants | Moderate | Lavender (especially oral preparations like Silexan) may enhance the sedative effects of CNS depressants. |
| Chloral Hydrate | Moderate | Lavender may enhance and prolong the sedative effects of chloral hydrate. |
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