What is Lavender?
Lavender can also be called Lavandula latifolia (also known as Lavandula spica), Lavandula latifolia (also known as Lavandula stoechas), Lavandula stoechas (also known as Lavandula stoechas), Lavandula stoechas/stoechas/stoechas/stoechasAlternative medicine has used lavender as an aid to treat hair thinning, stress, and canker scabies. It may also be effective in treating pain following a C section or in preventing falls among older adults.The lavender plant is also used for treating dementia and the pain in and around the anus and vagina. Research has found that lavender is not effective for treating any of these conditions.Research has not proved that it is effective for other ailments, such as agitation and eczema in children, colic, constipation, depression or menstrual discomfort, high blood pressure, lice infestations, migraines, ear infections, acne, nausea, and vomiting.There is no way to know if lavender can be used as a treatment for any condition. The FDA has not approved the use of this product for medical purposes. The use of lavender should never replace medication prescribed by your physician.Many herbal supplements include lavender. Many herbal supplements are not manufactured to regulated standards and have even been found to be contaminated by toxic metals or drugs. To minimise contamination, herbal or health supplements must be bought from a reputable source.This product guide does not list all the uses of lavender.
Side effects of Lavender
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongueLavender is generally considered safe, even though not all of its side effects have been studied.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using lavender immediately and contact your doctor:
- Severe sleepiness.
Lavender may cause the following side effects:
- Constipation;
- Headache:
- Increased appetite
- Use topically to reduce skin irritation.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report side effects by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Please read all instructions on product labels and packaging. Inform your doctors about your allergies and medical conditions. Also, tell them which medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
Speak to your doctor before using lavender. If you suffer from certain conditions, lavender may not work for you.
If you are suffering from:
- High or low blood pressure.
There is no way to know if lavender can harm an unborn child. If you are pregnant, do not use the product without consulting your doctor.There is no way to know if lavender can pass into breast milk or harm nursing babies. If you're breastfeeding a child, do not use the product.Don't give herbal or health supplements to children without consulting a doctor. The use of lavender products on the skin could be dangerous for young children and boys in particular.
How to take Lavender?
Consult your physician before using herbal supplements. Consult a health practitioner trained to use herbal supplements.Use lavender only as instructed on the packaging or by your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Use only the recommended amount of product on the package.Use different lavender formulations (tablets, liquids, and other forms) only when directed by a healthcare professional. Combining different formulations increases the chance of overdosing.If the condition that you're treating with this product does not improve or worsens, call your doctor.The central nervous system and blood pressure can be affected by lavender. Stop taking lavender two weeks before you have dental or surgical work.Keep away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dosage. Use extra lavender for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 immediately if you suspect poison ingestion and require immediate medical help or seek immediate assistance for symptoms of poisoning.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor has prescribed any restrictions on foods, drinks, or activities, follow their instructions.Lavender might cause sleepiness. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that involves being alert.Use lavender sparingly with herbal supplements and other products that may cause drowsiness. Included are calamus (also known as California poppy), catnip (also known as Jamaican dogwood), hops, St. John's wort, and skullcap; Jamaican dogwood; St. John's wort or St. John's worty; valerian; and yerba mansa, among others.Use lavender sparingly with herbal or health products that lower blood pressure. These include andrographis (cat's claw), casein peptide coenzyme, salmon oil L-arginine, and other supplements.
Interaction with other drug
Lavender may also interact with other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal supplements. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines that you are currently taking and those you plan to start using.
You should not use lavender without consulting your doctor if you take any of these medications.
- Benzodiazepines, sedatives, and barbiturates (such as chloral hydrate (Amytal), amobarbital, butabarbital, mephobarbital, pentobarbital, secobarbital, phenobarbital, Luminal, Secobarbital, Lorazepam, Xanax, diazepam, midazolam, Verssed, and Clonaze)
- Medicines for high blood pressure: amlodipine, captopril, enalapril, losartan, and valsartan
The list above is not exhaustive. Lavender may also interact with other drugs, such as prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, or vitamin products. This product guide does not list all interactions.
