Lavendel für Insomnie
A Evidenz Mehrere große klinische Studien zeigen übereinstimmend signifikante Vorteile.Basierend auf 50 Studien (5 meta-analyses, 13 RCTs) mit 2,477 Teilnehmern insgesamt. 42/50 Studien zeigen positive Effekte.
Fazit
Lavender is among the most well-researched natural sleep aids, with strong and consistent evidence that it may improve sleep quality through both aromatherapy and oral supplementation.
- 42 out of 50 studies show positive effects — an 84% positive rate across a large evidence base
- Both aromatherapy (inhaled) and oral lavender supplements have shown benefits in RCTs
- A 2025 meta-analysis confirmed benefits specifically for sleep disorders in older adults
- Works through GABAergic brain pathways and olfactory (smell) nerve pathways
Key Study Findings
Key Statistics
51
Studien
2477
Teilnehmer
Positive
Bewertung
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Übliche Dosierungen
- sleep:
- 80-160 mg Silexan (oral) or aromatherapy
Obergrenze: Not established for oral; external use generally safe
In der Forschung untersuchte Dosierungen
| Dosierung | Dauer | Wirkung | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| Pinghe Sleep Aromatherapy Product containing sandalwood, lime, angelica sinensis, yilan, sage, and l | -- | Positive | -- |
| Lavender (Lavandula) essential oil; administered via inhalation; dose/concentration varied by study | -- | Positive | -- |
| Essential oils (lavender, vetiver, or orange blossom) used via aromatherapy for 4-6 weeks | 6 weeks | Positive | 67 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| LEO 25.0% concentration via inhalation during light phase | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
Beste Einnahmezeit: 30-60 minutes before bed (oral); at bedtime (aromatherapy)
Safety & Side Effects
Gemeldete Nebenwirkungen
- ⚠ GI upset (oral form)
- ⚠ Headache
- ⚠ Constipation
- ⚠ Increased appetite
Bekannte Wechselwirkungen
- ● Sedatives — additive drowsiness with oral lavender
- ● Blood pressure medications — lavender may lower blood pressure
Tolerierbare Höchstaufnahmemenge: Not established for oral; external use generally safe
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