lavender + chamomile

Lavender + chamomile refers to a combination of the two herbal ingredients—lavender (Lavandula spp.) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile)—commonly used together in dietary supplements, teas, topical products (such as hand sanitizers), and aromatherapy blends. Both herbs are classified as nervines with calming effects on the nervous system. They are traditionally used for stress relief, relaxation support, sleep aid, digestive comfort, and mild anti-inflammatory benefits. In topical formulations like hand sanitizers or cosmetics labeled "lavender + chamomile," these ingredients primarily serve as fragrances or soothing agents rather than active pharmaceutical components[1][2][8]. The mechanism of action is mainly attributed to their essential oils' interaction with neurotransmitter systems involved in relaxation (e.g., GABAergic pathways) and their anti-inflammatory phytochemicals such as apigenin in chamomile and linalool in lavender[5][7]. These combinations are not FDA-approved drugs but are widely marketed as dietary supplements or cosmetic products.

Brand names

XtraCare Lavender ChamomileVitabath Hand Sanitizer Lavender ChamomileTraditional Medicinals Chamomile with Lavender Tea

Other names

chamomile and lavenderchamomile + lavenderlavender and chamomile