Overview
Oral lavender essential oil with proven anxiolytic effect.
- Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
- Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
- Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
- Standardized extract capsule
- Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
- Powdered whole herb
- Traditional decoction or tea
Mechanism of action
Linalool modulates voltage-gated calcium channels and 5-HT1A receptors.
- · Linalool modulates voltage-gated calcium channels
- · 5-HT1A receptors
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Lavender Oil (Silexan) modulates monoaminergic and GABAergic tone relevant to mood and anxiety regulation.
Evidence-based benefits
Reduces generalized anxiety comparable to lorazepam
Strong evidencePotential side effects
- · Eructation/burping
- · GI upset
Drug interactions
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
- ·Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, sedating antihistamines (additive CNS depression)
Supplement interactions
- Magnesium glycinateComplementary GABAergic calming and improved sleep architecture.
- L-theanineReduces sleep latency without sedation.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
Where to buy
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Silexan vs paroxetine in GAD
Kasper S, et al.
10-week DB-RCT in 539 GAD patients.
Silexan 160 mg = paroxetine 20 mg, both superior to placebo.
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