Is inhaling lavender toxic?

Lavender oil is generally not poisonous in adults when breathed in during aromatherapy or swallowed in smaller amounts. It may cause a reaction in children who swallow small amounts. The major effects are due to allergic reactions of the skin.

Can lavender oil have side effects?

Lavender essential oil may cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction in some individuals. If you experience nausea, vomiting, or a headache after using lavender, discontinue use immediately.

Does lavender interact with any medications?

Lavender might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Taking lavender along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness. Some sedative medications include clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital (Donnatal), zolpidem (Ambien), and others.

Can lavender have opposite effect?

It seems there is mounting evidence that the essential oil does have physiological effects. To measure the effects of aromatherapy, researchers compared responses with two essential oils thought to have opposite effects on alertness: soothing lavender and invigorating rosemary.

How to know if Lavender is safe for You?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Although not all side effects are known, lavender is thought to be likely safe for most people. Stop using lavender and call your healthcare provider at once if you have:

Where do you put the warning on cigarettes?

Size and location – The required warning must comprise at least the top 50 percent of the front and rear panels of the cigarette package (i.e., the two largest sides or surfaces of the package).

Are there any warning labels on tobacco products?

WARNING: This product may cause mouth cancer. WARNING: This product may cause gum disease and tooth loss. WARNING: This product is not a safe alternative to cigarettes. Warning labels on cigarette packages in the United States are weaker and less prominent than those of many other countries.

What foods should you avoid when taking lavender?

Avoid using lavender together with other herbal/health supplements that can also cause sleepiness. This includes calamus, California poppy, catnip, hops, Jamaican dogwood, kava, St. John’s wort, skullcap, valerian, yerba mansa, and others.