HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Lavender

Botanical nameLavandula angustifolia

Plant part usedFlower

Important safety information: May add to sedatives and cause drowsiness; internal tincture evidence is less robust than standardised oral oil.

Herbal actions

Calmative
Nervine
Mild sedative
anxiolytic
antidepressant
antispasmodic
carminative

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Mild anxiety/stress
Sleep difficulty
Stress-related digestive tension

Main constituents

Linalool, linalyl acetate, lavandulol, tannins

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. Use a modest amount; keep covered.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.