{"id":17900,"date":"2021-05-31T23:27:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T03:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=17900"},"modified":"2022-12-20T03:07:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T08:07:17","slug":"is-lavender-toxic-to-cats-dogs-or-humans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/is-lavender-toxic-to-cats-dogs-or-humans\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Lavender Toxic To Cats, Dogs Or Humans?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The question of whether the intensely fragrant lavender is edible or at least toxic for cats, dogs, or humans is a preoccupation for many. We clarify. Lavender ( Lavandula<\/em> )<\/a> is a wonderfully smelling herb with a wide range of uses. And many hobby gardeners would certainly only be too happy to have their own lavender bush for the garden or balcony. Usually, however, concerns quickly arise as to whether the lavender might not be poisonous for children and animals. After all, it can happen that people are nibbling on the plants in an unobserved moment.<\/p>\n

It should therefore be anticipated that it naturally makes a difference whether the lavender leaves and flowers or concentrated lavender oil are consumed. There are also differences between the different types of lavender. Copy lavender ( Lavandula stoechas<\/em> ) and Speiklavender ( Lavandula latifolia<\/em> ), for example, contain very high concentrations of essential oils. The milder real lavender (Lavandula angustifolia<\/em> ) is therefore usually better suited as a scented and aromatic plant.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Is lavender toxic to adults and children?<\/span><\/h2>
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