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Dietary supplement

Lavender Calm Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature’s Truth

Softgel Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lavender Calm is a dietary supplement by Nature’s Truth with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, sleep problems, relaxation and calming.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lavender. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lavender Calm by Nature’s Truth

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Lavender Calm contains one active ingredient: lavender, a flowering plant traditionally used for relaxation and wellness support. The softgel capsule also contains several inactive ingredients—gelatin (capsule material), extra virgin olive oil, glycerin, calcium carbonate, and red iron oxide (a colorant)—that help deliver and stabilize the lavender.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Lavender's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: relaxation and calming.
  • We looked for evidence on: Stress, Perioperative anxiety, Pre-procedural anxiety, Psychological well-being, Insomnia, anxiety — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lavender is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Pre-procedural anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lavender is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia, Stress, Psychological well-being, Perioperative anxiety.

The evidence for lavender is mixed and depends on what you're using it for. It's possibly effective for dysmenorrhea (period pain).

For cancer-related pain, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective. For alopecia areata (hair loss condition), pre-procedural anxiety, and cancer-related fatigue, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what you're hoping it will do—that'll help you figure out if lavender is the right choice for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lavender

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lavender in standard oral doses is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild and include breath odor, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, headache, and nausea.

A small number of people develop allergic contact dermatitis with lavender oil on the skin. Very rarely, topical lavender oil has been linked to breast tissue enlargement in young boys, though this is uncommon.

That said, the safety data for lavender isn't extensive—we don't have complete long-term study data—so the product labeling advises using it only under your doctor's guidance and avoiding medicinal amounts without their approval.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lavender

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lavender.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Lavender Calm, double-check any CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, prescription pain relievers, or muscle relaxants) with your pharmacist. Lavender may strengthen their effects and side effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Lavender Calm is a single-ingredient softgel that's generally well tolerated at standard doses. It may help with period pain, though evidence for other uses is limited or unclear.

If you take any CNS depressants—sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, or strong pain relievers—check with your pharmacist first; lavender could add to their drowsy or slowing effects. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have ongoing health concerns.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lavender Calm, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature’s Truth
Barcode (UPC) 840093123862
Net contents 50 Quick Release Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 318493
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lavender Calm by Nature’s Truth, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Quick Release Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Quick Release Softgel(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
840093123862
IngredientAmount% DV
Lavender80 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Red Iron Oxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) quick release softgel daily, preferably with a meal.

Use anytime during your busy day

Formulation

Free of gluten, wheat, yeast, milk, lactose, soy, artificial flavor, artificial sweetener, preservatives.

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Non-drowsy

Non-GMO Gluten free

Botanical support throughout the day, when you need it most 100% quality satisfaction guaranteed

Precautions

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women or persons under the age of 18. If you are taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women or persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

If any adverse reactions occur, immediately stop using this product and consult your doctor. If seal under cap is damaged or missing, do not use.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2024 Nature's Truth LLC

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Lavender Calm by Nature’s Truth label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lavender Calm by Nature’s Truth

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Quick Release Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lavender

Interacts with
248 drugs
80 mg per serving

Lavender is a fragrant herb most popular for promoting relaxation, easing anxiety, and supporting sleep, with some encouraging evidence for a standard...

Lavender monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Red Iron Oxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lavender Calm by Nature’s Truth Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lavender 248

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lavender Calm with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Lavender1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, lavender might potentiate the therapeutic effects and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Laboratory research suggests that lavender has sedative effects. However, clinical studies in patients taking oral lavender oil (Silexan) 160 mg for 10 weeks or taking lavender flower powder 1 gram daily for 2 months have not reported side effects of drowsiness, sedation, or sleepiness. There is still some concern that higher doses or different preparations of lavender might have additive effects with CNS depressant medications.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lavender Calm, from the product label.

Nature’s Truth

Name
Nature's Truth LLC
City
Bohemia
State
NY
ZipCode
11716
Phone Number
1-844-544-1030
Web Address
NaturesTruth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lavender Calm by Nature’s Truth: Common Questions

Does Lavender Calm by Nature’s Truth interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lavender Calm has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lavender Calm contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will lavender make me sleepy?
Laboratory research shows lavender has sedative properties, but clinical studies of oral lavender at standard doses haven't reported drowsiness as a typical side effect. That said, if you're already taking sleep aids or sedatives, lavender could add to their effect—which is why you should check with your pharmacist first.
What are the most common side effects?
Orally, the most common mild side effects are breath odor, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, headache, and nausea. Topically, some people develop allergic skin irritation. These occur in a small number of users.
Is lavender safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
We don't have enough reliable safety data on file to say whether medicinal amounts are safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it in either situation.
Can I swallow lavender essential oil?
No. Essential oil is toxic if swallowed. This product is a softgel capsule containing lavender—it's designed to be taken as directed. Never ingest undiluted essential oil.
Does this really work for anxiety?
The evidence for pre-procedural (before medical procedures) anxiety isn't strong enough to rate. Lavender is possibly effective for period pain, but for anxiety relief, the data we hold doesn't establish clear benefit. Your pharmacist can discuss whether this is right for you.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lavender Calm's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 20 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lavender 20 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
  3. Akhondzadeh S, Kashani L, Fotouhi A, et al. Comparison of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. tincture and imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a double-blind, randomized trial. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2003;27:123-7. PubMed
  4. Varma S, Blackford S, Statham BN, Blackwell A. Combined contact allergy to tea tree oil and lavender oil complicating chronic vulvovaginitis. Contact Dermatitis 2000;42:309-10.
  5. Coulson IH and Khan AS. Facial 'pillow' dermatitis due to lavender oil allergy. Contact Dermatitis 1999;41(2):111. PubMed
  6. Woelk, H. and Schlafke, S. A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder. Phytomedicine. 2010;17(2):94-99. PubMed
  7. Kasper, S., Gastpar, M., Muller, W. E., Volz, H. P., Moller, H. J., Dienel, A., and Schlafke, S. Silexan, an orally administered Lavandula oil preparation, is effective in the treatment of 'subsyndromal' anxiety disorder: a randomized, double-blind, plac
  8. Uehleke, B., Schaper, S., Dienel, A., Schlaefke, S., and Stange, R. Phase II trial on the effects of Silexan in patients with neurasthenia, post-traumatic stress disorder or somatization disorder. Phytomedicine. 6-15-2012;19(8-9):665-671. PubMed
  9. Brandao FM. Occupational allergy to lavender oil. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(4):249-250. PubMed
  10. Rademaker M. Allergic contact dermatitis from lavender fragrance in Difflam gel. Contact Dermatitis 1994;31(1):58-59. PubMed
  11. Kasper S, Gastpar M, Müller WE, et al. Lavender oil preparation Silexan is effective in generalized anxiety disorder--a randomized, double-blind comparison to placebo and paroxetine. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2014 Jun;17(6):859-69. PubMed
  12. Farshbaf-Khalili A, Kamalifard M, Namadian M. Comparison of the effect of lavender and bitter orange on anxiety in postmenopausal women: A triple-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2018;31:132-8. PubMed
  13. Bingham LJ, Tam MM, Palmer AM, Cahill JL, Nixon RL. Contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis caused by lavender: A retrospective study from an Australian clinic. Contact Dermatitis. 2019;81(1):37-42. PubMed
  14. Donelli D, Antonelli M, Bellinazzi C, Gensini GF, Firenzuoli F. Effects of lavender on anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Phytomedicine. 2019;65:153099. PubMed
  15. Firoozeei TS, Feizi A, Rezaeizadeh H, Zargaran A, Roohafza HR, Karimi M. The antidepressant effects of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. Complement Ther Med 2021;59:102 PubMed
  16. Kodama T, Watanabe T, Mataki N, Kanoh S, Kichikawa Y. Acute eosinophilic pneumonia following aromatherapy with essential oil. Respir Med Case Rep 2022;37:101657. PubMed
  17. Barbaud A, Kurihara F, Raison-Peyron N, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from essential oil in consumer products: Mode of uses and value of patch-tests with an essential oil series. Results of a French study of the DAG (dermato-allergy group of the Fren
  18. Ozer H, Sayan ZA, Baloglu I, Ozturk Y, Yonet F, Turkmen K. Unknown criminals for kidney: Acute interstitial nephritis due to lavender tea. Explore (NY) 2023. PubMed
  19. Kasper S, Volz HP, Möller HJ, et al. Lavender oil preparation Silexan is effective in mild-to-moderate major depression: a randomized, placebo- and reference-controlled trial. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2024. PubMed
  20. Simaei SR, Askari VR, Rostami M, et al. Lavender and metformin effectively propagate progesterone levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Fitoterapia 2023;172:105720. PubMed

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