Recipe
Dried lavender for incense
- Herb:
- English lavender Lavandula angustifolia
- Method:
- Incense / smoke offering
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 15 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Dry inflorescences whole or coarsely broken in a thin layer.
- On hot charcoal or a burner use only a pinch — fragrance is intense.
- Ventilate the room; use caution with asthma.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
English lavender — Herb card
Incense / smoke offering — Processing method detail