Make Lavender Oil Yourself: Recipes and Tips

Lavender oil is easy to make yourself. The natural remedy can then be used in many ways. In order for the oil to work well for you, you should pay attention to a few important things during production.

Make lavender oil yourself: The ingredients

If you want to make lavender oil yourself, you will need lavender flowers and vegetable oil. If possible, it is better to use dried lavender flowers instead of fresh ones. Fresh plant parts spoil faster. When it comes to oil, be careful not to use sunflower oil. It also spoils too quickly.

• 25 g Lavender flowers
• 250 ml Vegetable oil, such as olive oil
• Tea towel or colander
• Screw-top jar
• Dark glass bottle.

Warm method: How to make lavender oil yourself

If you want to proceed quickly, the water bath method is suitable for you. You can then use the lavender oil as a herbal remedy for anxiety and stress. And this is how you do it:

1. First, crush the lavender flowers in a mortar. If you don’t have a mortar to hand, it’s best to pound the flowers in your hands. Then put the lavender flowers in a screw-top jar.
2. Add enough vegetable oil to completely cover the lavender flowers. Do not use sunflower oil, otherwise the oil will not last long. Better to use olive oil instead.
3. Heat water in a water bath. Make sure the water is neither hotter nor colder than 40 degrees. Place the glass in the water bath. The vessel should be completely covered by the water. Let the flowers steep for four to five hours.
4. Then remove the glass from the water bath. Filter the lavender oil through a tea towel. Collect the oil and place in a dark glass bottle. This oil has a shelf life of several weeks.

Make lavender oil using the cold method

If you have a little more time, use the cold method. The oil has a shelf life of up to two years.

1. Crush the lavender flowers in a mortar or in your hands. Put the flowers in a screw-top jar. Add vegetable oil, such as olive oil, to the jar. Make sure all the flowers are covered with the oil.
2. Place the jar in a sunny, warm place. Gently shake the jar regularly to distribute the contents. Leave the lavender flowers for a month.
3. Then filter the flowers. Use a clean tea towel for this. Collect the oil in a brown glass bottle.
4. Store the oil in a cool, dark place.

Homemade lavender oil: More tips

If you make lavender oil yourself, you can vary it in different ways. For example, if you have a Thermomix at home, you can replace the water bath with the kitchen appliance, for example.

• In the Thermomix you can use the water bath method here. Put the lavender blossoms and the oil in the Thermomix and let the device do its work. However, make sure that you set the temperature to a maximum of 50 degrees. After about an hour you can filter the oil.
• Essential oils cannot be made at home. You need specialist knowledge, the right tools and a lot of time and patience. If you need essential oils, get them from specialist retailers.
• Combine your homemade lavender oil with other oils to create a fragrant fragrance oil. For example, mix some vanilla with almond and jojoba oil.
• Tip : Lavender water can also be made from lavender blossoms.