The second herb in our series is the fabulous Lavender. For some, Lavender holds memories of nana, or maybe it is one of those herbs that you know well for helping you get to sleep. But did you know there is research to back up the benefits of our beautiful lavender? Lavender contains over a hundred constituents, responsible for the effects.(1)  

On its own lavender has been shown to significantly reduce anxiety and depression,(2,3) with promising research where Lavender was taken alongside specific antidepressant medication, providing better outcomes than the medication on its own.(4) While this is exciting it is important to remember that with herbal medicine, it is never one size fits all, which is why consulting a professional herbalist or naturopath is best when considering herbal medicine and the benefits it can offer.

That is where we come in, our team at herb on the hill are more than happy to work with you alongside any medications you may be taking to ensure your treatment is personalised and the best fit for you. Meet our team here.

1. Basch E, Foppa I, Liebowitz R, Nelson J, Smith M, Sollars D, et al. Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia Miller). Journal of herbal pharmacotherapy. 2004;4(2):63-78.
2. Kim M, Nam ES, Lee Y, Kang H-J. Effects of Lavender on Anxiety, Depression, and Physiological Parameters: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Asian nursing research. 2021;15(5):279-90.
3. Shamabadi A, Hasanzadeh A, Ahmadzade A, Ghadimi H, Gholami M, Akhondzadeh S. An Overview of Systematic Reviews of the Anxiolytic Effects of Lavandula angustifolia (lavender). Journal of Herbal Medicine. 2023 Aug 1;40(40):100672–2.
4. Akhondzadeh S, Kashani L, Fotouhi A, Jarvandi S, Mobaseri M, Moin M, et al. Comparison of Lavandula Angustifolia Mill. Tincture and Imipramine in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression: A Double-Blind, Randomized Trial. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. 2003;27(1):123-7.