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Recipe

Lavender and beeswax balm

Herb:
English lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Method:
Balm
Plant part:
Flower

About 90 minBeginnerRecipe science profile

Procedure

  1. Infuse dried flowers in warm oil (e.g. almond) in a water bath 45–60 minutes, then strain.
  2. Add beeswax to reach the firmness you want and melt while stirring.
  3. Fill tins, let set; use on intact skin and lips.

Extraction

Herb:
poměry dle kroků receptu na kartě
Solvent:
mediální složení (voda, alkohol, olej, med…) viz jednotlivé kroky
Shelf life:
po přípravě uchovávej hygienicky a podle typu výrobku (chlad, světlo, alkohol)
Target compounds:
orientační domácí extrakce — profil závisí na teplotě, čase řezu a poměrech

Notes

Patch-test on the inner forearm first.

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.

Literature

Related

English lavender — Herb card

Balm — Processing method detail

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