Lavender

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    Lavender is a plant in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. It is an aromatic plant, and its essential oil is often used in aromatherapy for relief of stress and anxiety.

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    The recommended dosage of oral lavender supplements is 80 to 160 mg per day.[1] To ensure therapeutic effectiveness, supplements should contain 25%  to  46% linalyl acetate and 20%  to 45% linalool.[2]

    For aromatherapy use, no specific dosage has been established.

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