Meta Information

ID:lavender

Name:Lavender

Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

• Lavandula angustifolia
• Silexan

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

15

High Cost:

30

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Cost for a monthly supply of standardized lavender oil capsules (e.g., Silexan).

Summary

Lavender, particularly as the standardized oral preparation Silexan, exhibits anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) and sedative properties by modulating GABAergic neurotransmission, similar to some pharmaceuticals but without the dependence risk. Its primary relevance to healthspan is through improving sleep quality and reducing chronic stress, both of which are critical for cellular repair, hormonal regulation, and mitigating age-related cognitive decline.

Purpose

Reduces anxiety and improves sleep via GABAergic modulation.

Card Summary

An herbal supplement primarily used to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality, key factors in managing chronic stress and supporting long-term health.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

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Impact

Score:

4.2

Justification:

Targets high-leverage secondary goals: sleep quality and anxiety reduction, which impact systemic health.

Evidence

Grade:

A

Score:

8.5

Justification:

Multiple high-quality human RCTs and meta-analyses confirm efficacy for anxiety and sleep.

Safety

Score:

2.5

Justification:

Generally recognized as safe with minimal side effects, primarily mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

Flags

• May cause mild gastrointestinal side effects, such as eructation (burping).
• Theoretically may potentiate effects of other CNS depressants like benzodiazepines or barbiturates.
• Quality and standardization can vary significantly between non-Silexan products.
• Potential for gynecomastia in prepubertal boys with topical application is noted in case reports.

Verdict

A well-evidenced, safe intervention for improving sleep and reducing anxiety.

Created

2026-04-26T17:45:34.392236Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

oral

Scope:

• systemic

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Lavender, particularly as the standardized oral preparation Silexan, exhibits anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) and sedative properties by modulating GABAergic neurotransmission, similar to some pharmaceu...

Typical Protocol

• Ingest 80-160 mg of a standardized lavender oil preparation (e.g., Silexan) daily for anxiety and sleep support.