Essential Oil
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia LAV-en-der
Lavender is an aromatic flowering shrub recognised for its clean floral and softly herbal scent.
The flower and upper stems are steam distilled to produce an essential oil widely used in evening and calming blends.
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What is Lavender?
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is an aromatic flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. Its flowering tops are steam-distilled to produce an essential oil with a floral, softly herbal scent. That fragrance is why lavender appears in bath, body and home-scent products.
Lavender can be enjoyed as part of an evening routine, but an appealing scent is not a treatment for insomnia or anxiety. Evidence for lavender aromatherapy varies by preparation, setting and outcome; findings from a defined oral lavender product cannot be transferred to a candle, bath bomb or diluted topical blend.
At The London Dispensary, lavender contributes fragrance to our Lavender CBD bath bomb and selected evening and aromatherapy blends. Refer to each finished product for its actual ingredients, use directions and suitability.
Source to formula
Botanical profile
Key compounds
Linalool
One of the characteristic aromatic constituents of lavender essential oil; its proportion varies with the oil and specification.
Linalyl acetate
An ester that contributes to lavender oil's recognisable floral-herbal aroma. It is a chemical constituent, not proof of a clinical effect.
Evidence, carefully read
What the science says
Lavender essential oil has been studied in several settings, but the results depend on route of use and formulation. The evidence for inhaled fragrance and topical products should be kept separate from trials of specific oral preparations.
Aromatic profile
Lavender oil contains multiple volatile compounds, commonly including linalool and linalyl acetate. Natural variation and manufacturing specifications change the proportions.
Traditional use and research
European herbal assessments recognise long-standing use of lavender oil in certain medicinal preparations. NCCIH notes that evidence for lavender aromatherapy outcomes remains uncertain and better-quality research is needed.
Product format matters
A finished bath bomb, candle or roll-on is not equivalent to an oral lavender preparation used in a clinical trial. Its value here is the botanical scent and complete sensory experience, not an implied treatment effect.
View research references
- Lavender: Usefulness and SafetyNCCIH, 2026
- Lavandulae aetheroleum: herbal medicinal productEuropean Medicines Agency, 2014
- Assessment report on Lavandula angustifolia oil and flowerEuropean Medicines Agency, 2012
Inside our formulas
How we use Lavender
Why we use it
Lavender adds a recognisable soft floral-herbal fragrance to selected bath and evening formats.
The form we use
The current ingredient record identifies flowering material and steam-distilled essential oil. Check each finished product's ingredient list for its actual form.
Why we pair it
The Lavender CBD bath bomb combines its scent with the complete bath-bomb format; selected Bed blends pair lavender with other evening-style aromatic and functional ingredients. These pairings are formulation choices, not claims of a synergistic medical effect.
From the dispensary
Products containing Lavender
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CBD Oil for Sleep | 60 nights
3000mg broad-spectrum CBD oil for sleep routines with L-Theanine and botanicals.
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CBD Sleep Drops — 30 nights
Compact 1500mg CBD sleep drops with L-Theanine and night-time botanicals.
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Bedtime CBD Pulse Point Roll-On
Lavender and Camphor 500mg CBD pulse point roll-on for a portable sleep ritual.
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CBD Calm Balm
with lavender and eucalyptus for evening massage and dry-skin care.
The botanical notebook
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Good to know
Questions about Lavender
What is lavender essential oil?
It is an aromatic oil obtained from lavender flowering material, commonly by steam distillation. The oil contains a mixture of naturally occurring volatile compounds.
Does lavender in a bath bomb treat sleep problems?
No. The lavender gives the bath bomb a floral-herbal scent. A bath bomb is not equivalent to a medicinal lavender preparation and is not a treatment for insomnia.
Can lavender essential oil irritate skin?
Yes. Some people can react to topical products containing lavender. Follow the finished product directions and stop using it if irritation occurs.
How does TLD use lavender?
Lavender appears in our Lavender CBD bath bomb and selected evening and aromatherapy blends. Check each product page for the current ingredient list.