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Lot & Leaf specimen record

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

FamilyLamiaceae
Plant partFlower
AliasesEnglish lavender, True lavender
Canonical recordLavandula angustifolia

Identity note

The Lot & Leaf record prefers Lavandula angustifolia where equivalence to medicinal references matters, rather than treating all lavender species as interchangeable.

Evidence status

What the record supports

TraditionalLimited human research

Claim-level citations will be published only after source review. Extract studies and preparation-specific findings will not be converted automatically into loose-herb dosing.

Cautions

Read before use

Research on lavender oil preparations should not be assumed to apply to loose dried flowers or tea preparations.

This educational record is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or substitute for individualized medical advice.

Inhalation context

Tradition is not a safety test

A mention in a traditional or modern smoking blend does not establish that inhalation is safe or medically effective. Burning plant material creates harmful smoke.

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