Dried Herb & Tea

Spanish Lavender

Lavandula stoechas

T Traditional use

Spanish lavender, growing around the Mediterranean. Traditionally used for nervous tension and cough; it contains camphor and fenchone, unlike true lavender.

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Spanish Lavender – Dried Herb & Tea

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Pregnancy⚠ Avoid
Breastfeeding⚠ Avoid
Children⚠ Avoid
Drug interactionsInteraction reported
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Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas), recognised by its purple-topped flower heads, grows wild around the Aegean and Mediterranean. Folk use includes headache, nervous tension and cough. Unlike true lavender (L. angustifolia), it is rich in camphor and fenchone, which carry a seizure risk at high doses, so prolonged or heavy use is not recommended.

Parts used: flowers
Key constituents: Camphor, Fenchone, 1,8-Cineole

Updated: October 15, 2026

ℹ Compiled from standard pharmacognosy references and clinical literature summaries where no formal EMA monograph exists.

What is it used for?

  • T Traditional use

    Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.

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    Traditionally used for nervous tension and difficulty falling asleep. [2]

  • 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 drunk as a tea for coughs and colds. [2]

How is it used?

Tea

Infuse 1 teaspoon (about 1 g) of dried flower heads in 200 ml of boiling water for 5–10 minutes.

Amount: 1–2 times daily

Duration limit: 1 week

[2]

Safety & interactions

Minimum age: 12 years

  • Because of camphor, do not use high doses or long term; avoid with epilepsy.
  • Do not drink its essential oil.
  • Not recommended under 12.
  • Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been shown; ask a doctor before use.
[2][1]

Drug interactions

Drug interactions
Medicine / substanceEffectSeverity
Sedatives and sleeping pillsMay add to drowsiness. [1]Moderate

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness and seizure risk at high doses

⚕ 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?

Spanish lavender is easy to spot by the purple "rabbit ears" on top of each flower head. [2]

Frequently asked questions

Is Spanish lavender a lavender?

Yes (Lavandula stoechas), but it contains sharper compounds than true lavender.

Does Spanish lavender tea help sleep?

It is used traditionally; the effect has not been clinically shown.

Does it lower blood pressure?

No human study supports this use.

Sources

  1. EFSA Compendium of Botanicals Reported to Contain Naturally Occurring Substances of Possible ConcernEFSA · 2022
  2. Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy (16th Edition)Elsevier Health Sciences · 2009

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Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/spanish-lavender/

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