Recipe
Lavender essential oil (commercial vs homemade)
- Herb:
- English lavender Lavandula angustifolia
- Method:
- Essential oil
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 15 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Lavender EO is usually steam-distilled from flowering tops — at home you obtain a quality product from a supplier with transparent composition.
- Dilute in a carrier oil (often about 1–3 % on skin); do not apply neat over large areas.
- Steam distillation at home needs proper glassware — a macerated herbal oil is not an essential oil.
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
Notes
Essential oil is not the same as a macerated plant oil.
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
Essential oil — Processing method detail