Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Plants Belonging to the Genus. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) Lavender is a valuable medicinal plant belonging to the family. Currently 39 species are known, but only is a pharmacopoeial raw material. Lavender has a long history of medicinal use and mainly exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antidepressant, spasmolytic, anticholinesterases, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Used internally, it relieves symptoms of mental stress and insomnia and supports digestion. Topical use of lavender in aromatherapy, neuralgia and antiseptics is also known. The constant interest in lavender, and in particular in , in the field of medicine and pharmacy is evidenced by the growing number of publications. In view of so many studies, it seems important to review traditional and modern extraction techniques that determine the chemical composition responsible for the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of various extracts from the species of the genus. 10.3390/molecules28010256