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    2010

    A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder

    Woelk H, Schlafke S

    Published in Phytomedicine

    Key Findings

    Silexan 80 mg/day was as effective as lorazepam 0.5 mg/day over six weeks, without sedative or dependence effects.

    Conclusions

    Comparable short-term efficacy to a benzodiazepine.

    Limitations

    No placebo arm, small sample.

    Supplements Studied

    Silexan was as effective as lorazepam in adults with generalised anxiety disorder over six weeks.

    Related Health Concerns

    Nervousness
    Panic Attacks
    Anxiety

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:77
    Duration:6 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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