Lavender in pediatric medicine: evidence for sleep, mood, and family well-being

Introduction Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most widely used medicinal herbs for supporting sleep, mood, and emotional regulation in both children and adults. In pediatric care, lavender has gained growing attention as a gentle, non-pharmacologic option for common concerns such as sleep difficulties, anxiety, restlessness, and emotional dysregulation—issues that affect not only children, […]