Lavender Oil
Lavandula angustifolia
T Traditional useLavender oil is traditionally used as a bath additive to relieve mild symptoms of stress and exhaustion and to aid sleep.
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The EMA classes lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil as a traditional herbal medicine for mild stress, exhaustion and to aid sleep. Oral use is possible only with ready-made medicines dosed in drops; this page covers use in the bath. The monograph lists no known adverse effects.
Updated: October 15, 2026
✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs.
What is it used for?
T Traditional use
Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.
How do we rate evidence levels? →Traditionally used to relieve mild symptoms of stress and exhaustion and to aid sleep. [1]
How is it used?
Topical
For a full bath, add 1–3 g of lavender oil to the water; soak at 35–38 °C for 10–20 minutes.
Amount: Once daily
[1]Safety & interactions
⚠ External use only
Minimum age: 12 years
- Do not swallow undiluted essential oil; keep out of reach of children.
- No full baths with open wounds, large skin injuries, acute skin disease, high fever, severe infection, serious circulation problems or heart failure.
- Not recommended under 12. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been shown.
Drug interactions
No recorded interactions
Side effects
- None known according to the monograph; report any unexpected effect to a doctor
⚕ When to see a doctor
- If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops
- If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen
- If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs
Did you know?
A lavender oil bath is taken at 35–38 °C for 10–20 minutes. [1]
Frequently asked questions
Does lavender oil help with sleep?
The EMA accepts lavender oil as a traditional remedy for mild stress and exhaustion and to aid sleep.
Can I drink lavender oil?
Do not drink the oil as such. Oral use is only possible with ready-made, dosed products.
How do I take a lavender bath?
Add 1–3 g of oil to the bath water; soak at 35–38 °C for 10–20 minutes.
Can children use lavender oil?
Not recommended under 12.
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Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lavender-oil/
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