Lavandulae aetheroleum

Overview

This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of lavender oil. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing lavender oil.

This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing lavender oil. For practical information about using lavender oil medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.

Key facts

Latin name Lavandulae aetheroleum
English common name Lavender Oil
Botanical name Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (L. officinalis Chaix)
Therapeutic area
  • Sleep disorders and temporary insomnia
  • Mental stress and mood disorders
Status
F: Assessment finalised
Date added to the inventory
15/01/2009
Date added to priority list
15/01/2009
Outcome of European assessment
European Union herbal monograph

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