English Lavender
Best for
Reduce daily stress
Promising early signal for 3 weeks · 2 studies , n=186
7 papers · 2 claims · 11 outcomes scored · 2 positive
Outcomes
What english lavender actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
Everyday pressure stops running your nervous system hot.
| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduce daily stress Promising early signal | | 2 RCTs n=186 | — | 3 wk | #6/41 |
| Improve overall sleep quality Likely real but unnoticeable | | 2 meta-analyses n=628 Meta-analyzed | — | — | — |
Risk profile
Adverse events and known drug interactions
Safety events
Sources
- 1. Evaluation of aromatherapy with lavender oil on academic stress: A randomized placebo controlled clinical trial. (2019) ↑
- 2. The Immediate Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy Massage versus Massage in Work Stress, Burnout, and HRV Parameters: A Randomized Controlled Trial. (2020) ↑
- 3. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Effect of Herbal Medicine to Manage Sleep Dysfunction in Peri- and Postmenopause. (2018) ↑
- 4. The Sleep-Enhancing Effect of Lavender Essential Oil in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (2026) ↑
- 5. Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions in Milder Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (2025) ↑
- 6. Comparing the Effect of Aromatherapy with Peppermint and Lavender Essential Oils on Fatigue of Cardiac Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. (2021) ↑
- 7. Herbal medicine for low-back pain. (2014) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026
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