# Effect of inhaled lavender and sleep hygiene on self-reported sleep issues: a randomized controlled trial

Lillehei AS, Halcón LL, Savik K, Reis R · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 21(7):430–438 · 2015



## Key finding

Lavender inhalation plus sleep hygiene improved sleep quality more than hygiene alone — a small, safe 'stackable win'.



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