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Lavender oil is an obtained by from the flower spikes of certain species of . It is commonly used in , , and as a or in . A standardized oral preparation known as Silexan is also used for the treatment of .

There are over 400 types of lavender worldwide with different scents and qualities. Two forms of lavender oil are distinguished, lavender flower oil, a colorless oil, insoluble in water, having a density of 0.885 g/mL; and lavender spike oil, a distillate from the herb Lavandula latifolia, having a density of 0.905 g/mL. Like all essential oils, it is not a pure compound; it is a complex mixture of , including and .

Lavender oil has been used in perfumes, , , and topical skin applications, though these uses lack strong clinical evidence of effectiveness. It may cause allergic reactions in massage therapy. Silexan is approved in for -related restlessness and has shown some clinical effectiveness in reducing anxiety symptoms, though its overall efficacy remains debated. Although generally recognized as safe, lavender oil may act as an endocrine disruptor, is toxic if ingested, especially for children, and can cause symptoms, , and .

Historically, spike lavender oil was used as a in before became common. Lavender oil is primarily produced through steam distillation of harvested lavender blooms—typically between late and —with leading global producers including , , and .


Production
Pure lavender essential oil is produced through steam distillation. This generates a greater amount of oil compared to other methods due to reduction of polar compound loss. Harvest of lavender blooms is typically between late June and August.
(1989). 9780878577927, Rodale Press. .
The cut lavender flowers and stems are compacted into a lavender still. A boiler is then used to steam the bottom of the lavender flower filled still at a very low pressure.
(2002). 9780203216521, CRC Press. .
The lavender flower pockets containing oil are broken from this heating process and a pipe of cold water is run through the center of the still. The hot lavender oil vapor condenses on the cold pipe with the cold water and is collected into a holding tank where it is allowed to settle. Due to polarity and densities of the water and oil, these two will separate in the holding tank whereupon the water is piped out, leaving just lavender essential oil.

Lavender oil is produced around the world, with Bulgaria, France and China leading its production.


Uses
Lavender oil has been used as a , , and skin application,
(1997). 9780751404036, Blackie Academic & Professional.
but these uses have no clinical benefit. Lavender oil is used in as a way of inducing relaxation through direct skin contact, although allergic reactions may occur. There is no good evidence to support the use of lavender oil aromatherapy for treating .

In , Silexan is approved as a for restlessness associated with . A 2024 review found that an oral 80 mg dose of lavender oil per day reduced symptoms in people with anxiety disorders compared to placebo. The effectiveness of using oral lavender oil for treating anxiety remains undetermined. Lavender oil may be useful for treating depression.

Oil of spike lavender was used as a in , mainly before the use of distilled became common.

(2025). 9780195313918, Oxford University Press.


Adverse effects
Although lavender oil is generally recognized as safe for its intended uses, it is a potential endocrine disruptor that may affect breast development in children.

Many essential oils, including lavender oil, can be poisonous if swallowed. In general, of a diluted essential oil may cause toxicity in adults, whereas can be toxic in children. Over 2014-18 in New South Wales, there were 271 reported cases of lavender oil poisoning mostly in children accounting for 6.1% of all essential oil poisoning cases. The main toxic constituents of lavender oil are and .

Symptoms of lavender oil poisoning by ingestion include blurred vision, difficulty breathing, burning pain in the throat, burns to the eye, confusion, decreased level of consciousness, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, and rash. Topical application of lavender oil may cause contact dermatitis.

Ingestion of lavender oil may cause with prescription drugs, including , , and .


Phytochemicals
The composition of lavender oil varies from species to species (table), consisting primarily of and alcohols. (20-35%) and (30-55%) dominate, with moderate levels of lavandulyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol and , 1,8-cineole, , , and . Lavender oil typically contains more than 100 compounds, although many of these are at negligible concentrations.

The composition of lavender essential oil as obtained by :

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Monoterpenols
28.92 %49.47 %
0.90%1.08%
0.09%
1.43%
0.82%
4.32%
0.78%
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Terpene esters
32.98 %
0.60%
0.32%
0.65%
4.52%
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0.41%
0.54%
0.33%
0.30%
3.09%
4.44%
0.12%
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Terpenoid oxides
25.91 %
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Sesquiterpenes
4.62%2.10%
2.73%
0.27%
0.28%

13.00 %
0.72%

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