Herb
Lavender
SaveA fragrant herb used as tea, essential oil, and oral extract for anxiety, stress, and sleep quality.
Quick verdict
A versatile calming herb with better evidence for anxiety than many people realize, especially in standardized oral-oil products.
Evidence score
A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.
What the research shows
The standardized lavender-oil product Silexan has several controlled trials supporting benefit in anxiety symptoms. Aromatherapy data is more variable but still directionally positive.
Benefits
- May reduce anxiety and nervous tension
- Often supports better sleep quality
- Useful across tea, aroma, and standardized oral formats
Dosage notes
Tea is common, while standardized oral lavender oil is often used at 80 mg/day.
Side effects
- Belching
- Drowsiness
- Headache
Who should be cautious
Essential oil should not be taken casually, and oral use is best limited to reputable preparations. Some people feel sedated or get reflux.
What this page cannot tell you
The best data is on standardized oral lavender oil, not any random tea bag or essential-oil diffuser setup.
Leaderboard scores
- Anxiety50
- Stress45
- Sleep35
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