What does it help with
- Insomnia and difficulty falling asleep
- Anxiety, nervous tension
- Headaches and migraines
- Minor burns, sting hmyzem, acne
Active compounds
Linalool, linalyl acetate, 1,8-cineole, borneol, flavonoids.
Linalool acts on GABA-A receptors similarly to benzodiazepines — without side effects. Reduces cortisol levels.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJuly (in dry weather, in the morning)
Plant partsflowering spikes
Dryingbunches down, tma, with air circulation
Shelf life2 years (essential oil)
Preparation methods
Essential oilTeaBathPillow sachetOintment
Pro tip: A few drops of lavender oil on your pillow does more than sleeping pills — without morning grogginess.
Recipes
1 Lavender tea ▾
1 teaspoon dried flowers pour 200 ml boiling water, steep 5 minutes. Drink evening before sleep.
2 Relaxation bath ▾
Add 10 drops of essential oil mixed with a spoonful of milk or salt to a warm bath.
3 Compress for a sting ▾
Apply 1 drop of pure essential oil directly to the sting. Relieves itching within minutes.
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