Lavandula angustifolia is a fragrant Mediterranean shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and purple flower spikes, prized in European herbalism for calming nervous tension and promoting restful sleep. Its distinctive sweet, floral aroma derives from volatile oils that have been traditionally inhaled or applied to soothe anxiety, mild insomnia, and stress-related restlessness.
flower, leaf
tea, tincture, oil, sachet
1–2 tsp dried flowers as tea 2–3× daily; 2–4 mL tincture 2–3× daily
Oral preparations should use low-purity essential oil only.
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