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Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
also known as English lavender, True lavender
Moderate (anxiety, sleep)
A fragrant Mediterranean herb whose flowers and oil ease mild anxiety, support sleep through aromatherapy, and have been used since Roman times.
- Eases mild anxiety (oral capsule, Silexan)
- Aromatherapy supports relaxation
- Topical oil eases mild headache
- Supports sleep onset via aromatherapy
- Mild antimicrobial action
- Used by Romans for bathing and laundry
Active in Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Camphor.
Topical oil may cause allergic dermatitis
Possible mild estrogenic effect — caution in prepubertal boys
Always dilute essential oil
Discontinue oral capsules 2 weeks before surgery
Insufficient data in pregnancy for oral use
Research
- Alginate-based wound dressings loaded with natural essential oils: physicochemical characterisation and antibacterial performance.
- Integrative network pharmacology delineates dual GPCR and non-GPCR mechanisms of blended and individual Taikong Blue lavender and Pingyin rose essential oils in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders.
- Lavender compounds interfere with AI-2 dependent bioluminescence in Vibrio harveyi without affecting LuxS signaling in Campylobacter jejuni.
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The curious few.
50 founding spots left
Know what you're putting in your body.
158 herbs, nutrients, and compounds. What the science says, what tradition knew, and what to watch for. Founding members keep this running.
$60 /year
Founding rate — locked for life. Regular price after launch: $96/year.
- ✓ Full access to all 158+ entries
- ✓ Print-ready reference card for every herb
- ✓ Monthly curated set — 5 herbs, one body system
- ✓ The Sunday Letter — weekly research digest
- ✓ Bookmarks synced across devices
- ✓ Founding rate locked forever
Cancel any time. No questions asked.