Chamomile vs Lavender oil capsules (Silexan / Lavela)
On Reddit, owners rate Chamomile higher overall (4.0 vs 3.6). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Chamomile | Lavender oil capsules (Silexan / Lavela) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or tea | softgels (oral lavender oil) |
| CalmVerdict score | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Recommendations | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Tolerability | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Owner comments | 44 | 11 |
| Rated comments | 30 | 8 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 7% | 13% |
| Top praise | Taste & form, Calming effect | Dose & timing, Taste & form |
| Top complaints | Taste & form, Side effects | Side effects, Dose & timing |
By concern
| Context | Chamomile | Lavender oil capsules (Silexan / Lavela) |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 5 of 10 positive | 3 of 5 positive |
| Everyday stress | 6 of 7 positive | Too few comments |
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What owners say about Chamomile
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“I mix it (it tastes sweet) with chamomile tea before bed.”
4/5 Taste & form“Hey Chamomile tea helped me but everyones different.”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“Panadol night yesterday so around 27 hours ago I felt a little dizzy but didn't sleep, showered right after taking the pills to help me relax more but nothing except a little drowsiness, chamomile tea I think like 23 hours ago, then I just…”
What owners say about Lavender oil capsules (Silexan / Lavela)
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“The calm aid / silexan ones. It does take a few days, but it works really well for me. Lavender/ linalool is GRAS, so I was taking 3 pills a day, I'm down to 2 pills now”
4/5 Taste & form“I've recently started myo inositol and lavender oil capsules, 80mg (there's another name I can't remember) I believe it's helping!”
4/5 Taste & form“If you're ever interested in a “natural” solution two other things that have worked for me are natures bounty anxiety and stress and/or lavender oil capsules(not to be confused with aromatherapy)”
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