Lavender — FarmPal
Aromatic herb renowned for its calming scent and versatile healing properties.
Good evidence for anxiety and sleep when used as aromatherapy or oral capsules (Silexan/Lavela). Topical evidence for minor burns and insect bites is moderate.
- Phytomedicine 2024;95:153839
- International Journal of Psychiatry 2024
- European Medicines Agency assessment 2024
Medicinal Properties
Parts Used
Traditional Uses
- •Anxiety and stress relief
- •Sleep promotion
- •Headache and migraine relief
- •Burns and wound healing
- •Insect bites and stings
- •Hair and scalp health
Preparations
Requires distillation equipment. For home use, purchase from reputable source.
Dosage: 1-2 drops diluted in carrier oil for topical. Never ingest.
Fill jar 1/2 with dried flowers. Cover with olive oil. Solar infuse 4-6 weeks or gentle heat method.
Dosage: Apply topically to temples, burns, or irritated skin
Steep 1-2 tsp dried flowers in 8 oz hot water for 5-10 minutes.
Dosage: 1-2 cups before bed for sleep
Fill small cloth bags with dried flowers for dresser drawers or under pillow.
Dosage: Use as desired for aromatherapy
Melt 1 oz beeswax into 1 cup lavender-infused oil. Add 20 drops essential oil if desired.
Dosage: Apply to burns, wounds, or dry skin as needed
Harvesting Guide
Timing: Harvest when about half the flower spikes are open, typically early morning.
Method: Cut stems just above the leaves. Bundle with rubber bands.
Drying: Hang bundles upside down in dark, dry location. 2-3 weeks.
⚠️ Cautions
- •Essential oil is very concentrated always dilute
- •May cause skin sensitivity in some individuals
- •Avoid during first trimester of pregnancy
- •May increase drowsiness with sedative medications
- •Internal use of essential oil is not recommended