Pharmacological Actions

Anti-inflammatory^{[4, 12, 15, 16, 17]}

Antimicrobial^{[6, 15, 16, 17]}

Antioxidant^{[10, 15, 16, 17]}

Antispasmodic^{[15, 16, 17]}

Antispasmodic (cramp easing)

Emollient / skin-soothing^{[15, 16, 17]}

Sedative / sleep support^{[5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17]}

Traditional & Indicated Uses

Arthritis / joint pain^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

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Eczema^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from emollient action

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Infection (general)^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

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Inflammation (general)^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

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Insomnia / sleeplessness^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from sedative action

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Menstrual cramps^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from antispasmodic action

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Muscle spasm^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from antispasmodic action

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Skin irritation^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

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Wounds^{[15, 16, 17]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

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Safety, Cautions & Contraindications

Safety note^{[15, 16, 17]}Caution

Generally very safe. Essential oil should not be ingested in large amounts. Rarely, contact dermatitis may occur. May potentiate the effect of sedative medications. Avoid therapeutic doses during pregnancy.

Safety note^{[15, 16, 17]}Info

Duke (2002) rates lavender as ++ and provides clinical evidence (score 2) for carminative activity, consistent with Commission E approval for nervous stomach disorders and functional abdominal complaints. Additional experimental activities include anxiolytic, antispasmodic, and antiseptic effects. The essential oil demonstrates COX-2 inhibitory and Alzheimer's-relevant properties at the experimental level. Dose: 1–2 teaspoons (4–8 g) dried flowers as tea; 1–3 drops essential oil in a carrier for topical or aromatherapy use. Duke notes that oral lavender oil (Silexan) has clinical evidence for generalized anxiety disorder (Duke, 2002).

References

REF-0857, REF-0858, REF-0859, REF-2205, REF-2206, REF-2207, REF-2208, REF-2209, REF-2210, REF-2211, REF-2212, REF-2213, REF-2214, REF-2215

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