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Lavender oil has strong anti-inflammatory, antidepressant and detoxifying effects.
Known health effects of lavender:
– Helps with high blood pressure,
– It’s better than bloating pills,
– Effective against fungi,
– Fights insomnia,
– Stimulates, relieves stress and anxiety,
– It has a positive effect on concentration,
– Destroys fungi, heals purulent wounds and blisters,
– It has a similar relaxing effect on the respiratory tract as nasal sprays.
– Accelerates the healing of burns,
– Lavender silica in undiluted form is used as a remedy for severe headaches – just rub it on the temples and painful areas,
– Helps against muscle spasms,
– A warm mixture of lavender essential oil and olive oil can solve the problem of dandruff and lice,
– Dried lavender fights bloating and contributes to proper bowel function.
It will get rid of mosquitoes and scare away ticks.
Even our grandmothers knew lavender as a means of repelling insects.
In regular alcohol/vodka, add dried lavender flowers and a few drops of lemon juice.
Apply to pulsating and exposed areas (especially behind the ears and on the wrists, also spray on clothing).
Healing lemonade against stress, insomnia, high blood pressure and swelling!
We need:
3/4 cup honey
12 cups cold water
1-2 drops lavender oil
2 tablespoons dried lavender
1 cup fresh lemon juice
Ice
Lavender sprigs for decoration
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients in a jug and serve with a slice of lemon.
Lavender tea for migraines
All you need to do is pour dried lavender (1-2 teaspoons) with a cup of boiling water and let it steep for a few minutes.
Tea is also excellent during times of illness.
Lavender sugar
This special sugar is used in cooking in the same way as regular sugar.
It is suitable for sauces, creams and dough.
We need:
2 tablespoons lavender flowers
250-300 g granulated sugar
Preparation:
Pour the lavender into the sugar, blend with a blender and place in a sealable container.
Lavender vinegar
Lavender vinegar is used to make French sauces and salad dressings. The scent of the flowers pairs well with a variety of seasonal vegetables, fruits, and other herbs.
It combines excellently with rosemary, thyme, and ginger.
We need:
100 ml apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dried lavender
Preparation:
Pour the vinegar into a glass container, add the lavender, and let it sit for about 3 weeks, shaking occasionally. Then strain and pour into a clean container.
Lavender syrup
Lavender syrup is primarily used in beverages.
It will give it a flavor and a subtle color.
However, you can also use it as an ice cream topping, in fruit salads, or as an ingredient in tea.
We need:
100 g lavender flowers
1.5 l water
1 kg of sugar
1 organic lemon
30 g citric acid
Preparation:
Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat.
Add the sugar and stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, add lavender, citric acid and add lemon slices.
Pour into a glass container, cover tightly with cheesecloth or a cloth, and let sit at room temperature for about 2 days. Stir every day.
After two days, strain the syrup through a strainer or cheesecloth into a clean glass bottle, seal, and store in the refrigerator.
Mojito with lavender
A refreshing drink that is also suitable for celebrations or sitting with friends.
We need:
50 ml rum
8-10 fresh mint leaves
50 ml lavender syrup
lime juice
Making:
Pour lime juice, lavender syrup, and mint leaves into a resealable container.
Stir with a spoon until you feel the pleasant aroma of mint and lavender.
Add rum and ice and shake for about 1 minute. Pour into a glass and pour soda. Sprinkle lavender flowers on top as decoration.
Lavender biscuits
Lavender cookies are great for breakfast or snack. It is possible to combine them together with strawberries, blueberries or raspberries.
We need:
2 tablespoons dried lavender
400 g semi-coarse flour
50 g sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
100 g butter
1 egg
100 g cream
Making:
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Line the tray with baking paper or grease it.
Mix the sugar, baking powder, flour and salt well. Add chopped softened butter and knead a smooth dough.
Mix the eggs with cream and lavender, add to the dough and mix well again. Flour the countertop and roll it out to about 0.5 cm.
Cut out round cookies or different shapes according to your imagination and available shapes. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool and serve.
Meringue with lavender
You can prepare these delicious meringues very quickly and easily. Ideal with tea or coffee.
We need:
Egg whites from 5 eggs
pinch of salt
200 g powdered sugar
2 tablespoons dried lavender
Making:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grind the dried lavender in a coffee grinder.
Mix the egg whites with sugar, lavender powder and a pinch of salt. Stir slowly and gently.
For effect, you can also add food coloring. Line a tray with baking paper and use a pastry bag to shape the meringues. Bake for about 45 minutes at 100-110 degrees.
Lavender pudding
Another sweet, flavorful treat you can create with lavender.
We need:
1 tablespoon dried lavender
400 ml milk
100 g honey or lavender syrup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 egg yolks
200 ml whipped cream
1 tablespoon gelatin powder
Making:
Bring 350 ml of milk to a boil, stirring occasionally and add dry lavender.
Leave on for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add honey or lavender syrup and let cool slightly.
Mix the cornstarch, egg yolks and remaining milk until smooth. Mix with lavender milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Separate 3 tablespoons of pudding, mix with gelatin and mix both ingredients. Serve in glass bowls or glasses and garnish with lavender flowers.
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