--- title: "Spanish Lavender: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | Herbadex" description: "Spanish lavender, growing around the Mediterranean." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/spanish-lavender/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/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. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim Pregnancy **⚠ Avoid** Breastfeeding **⚠ Avoid** Children **⚠ Avoid** Drug interactions **Interaction reported** ## At a glance 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 Traditionally used for nervous tension and difficulty falling asleep. \[2\] - T Traditional use 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 | Medicine / substance | Effect | Severity | | --- | --- | --- | | Sedatives and sleeping pills | May 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 Concern](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/data-report/compendium-botanicals) EFSA · 2022 2. [Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy (16th Edition)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780702029332/trease-and-evans-pharmacognosy) Elsevier Health Sciences · 2009 ### Cite This Page Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/spanish-lavender/ ## Related guides and comparisons - [How to Prepare Herbal Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/how-to-prepare-herbal-tea/) - [How to Use Essential Oils Safely](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/essential-oil-safety/) - [Herbal Products and Drug Interactions](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/herb-drug-interactions/) ## On this page At a glance What is it used for? How is it used? Safety & interactions Did you know? 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