Lavender is LIKELY SAFE for most adults in food amounts. It's POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth, applied to the skin, or inhaled in medicinal amounts. When taken by mouth, lavender can cause constipation, headache, and increased appetite. When applied to the skin, lavender can sometimes cause irritation.

Lavender oil benefits may include increased relaxation and reduced depression, anxiety, and stress. If you want to try it, start by learning more about the potential benefits of lavender oil and how to use it safely.

Lavandula stoechas has sedative, relaxing , antispasmodic and anticonvulsant effects. It can be used in cases of constipation, diarrhea with spasms and convulsions, diluted 3:100 in a carrier oil and massaged clockwise into the abdomen. Lavandula stoechas has powerful antiseptic and analgesic properties.

Possibly Effective for. Anxiety. Taking a specific lavender oil supplement (Silexan) by mouth seems to help relieve anxiety. Using lavender oil aromatherapy or aromatherapy massage also seems to help.