LAVENDER dried herb for aromatherapy

Lavender - dried herb for aromatherapy, flower

Dried lavender flower in a pharmacy box from HempBio, prepared as a dried herb for aromatherapy. The characteristic, sweet-herb scent is instantly recognizable, and the small gray-lilac flower clusters look as recognizable in the mixture as they smell. The manufacturer declares the raw material as pure, without additives, sourced from organic farming, and packs it in a hermetically sealed, light-resistant box with a seal and a Boveda sachet inside.

The product card is quite detailed: the manufacturer describes the raw material, packaging, storage conditions, and a whole list of declarations, from the absence of sugar and preservatives to the origin from organic farming. For use, it is recommended to grind the flower clusters with a grinder. The same raw material can also be used solely for scent, without any device - then an open container or sachet in the closet is sufficient.

Ingredients

The composition is single-ingredient. Below is the raw material and the declarations that the manufacturer prints with this item:

• Dried lavender flower - one raw material, without mixtures and additives
• The manufacturer describes the material as pure, without additives
• Declaration of origin: organic farming product
• Without sugar, without colorants, without preservatives, without lactose and without casein
• Gluten-free, GMO-free, alcohol-free, vegan and vegetarian

The list of declarations is long and worth reading in full, as one raw material immediately answers a dozen questions about the composition: alcohol-free, without colorants, without sugar, gluten-free, GMO-free, iodine-free, casein-free, preservative-free, lactose-free, pure, vegan and vegetarian, plus an organic farming product. When composing your own mixtures, this is a real convenience - you check once and know what you are bringing into the composition.

The second half of this card concerns the packaging and is also specific. The pharmacy box, seal, and Boveda sachet inside are three answers to the three ways in which the herb loses its form: light, loose closure, and humidity outside the range. The manufacturer actually keeps the raw material in hermetically sealed, light-resistant containers at a temperature not exceeding 18 °C, which is a ready instruction on how to store the box at home.

Under the declarations, a specific company signs with an address - HempBio, Szymańskiego 12/44H in Toruń - so it is clear whom to ask about the batch.

Specification

How to use

The manufacturer describes this raw material as an herb for aromatherapy and recommends grinding the material with a grinder before use. The temperature range given below comes from the retailer offering this same dried herb:

• Grind the flower clusters with a grinder - lavender is brittle, so a few turns are enough
• The retailer of this herb provides a range of 100-125 °C
• Start from the lower limit of the range - lavender releases aroma early and can be easily overheated
• After use, close the box and leave the Boveda sachet inside

Lavender is also used solely for scent - in a sachet, in a closet, or in an open container - and then you do not need a grinder or any device.

For whom

This dried herb is for those who compose their own aromatic mixtures and want to have an ingredient that sets the scent of the entire composition. Lavender is demanding in this regard: a little is enough for it to dominate the mixture, so more than other raw materials, it rewards careful dosing. One species, one profile, no additives that need to be sifted out when composing.

However, this is not a product for someone looking for lavender for brewing or cooking: the manufacturer describes it as a dried herb for aromatherapy. It is worth checking this before purchase, as the same species can be sold for several completely different purposes, and the declaration on the label is more important than the name of the plant itself.

Frequently asked questions

What does the pharmacy box with a seal provide?

The seal confirms that the packaging has not been opened before purchase. The box itself is hermetic and light-resistant - the manufacturer points out that UV radiation degrades plant material. Once opened, it closes tightly, so you do not need a separate container for storing the herb, and the Boveda sachet remains inside.

What is the recommended vaporization temperature for lavender?

The range of 100-125 °C is provided by the retailer offering exactly this same dried herb, and that is where this value comes from. Lavender releases aroma early, so in practice, it is worth starting from the lower limit of this range and gradually raising the temperature, observing when the aroma becomes fullest.

Does the herb need to be ground?

The manufacturer recommends using a good grinder before each use, and we repeat the same. Evenly ground material heats evenly, and with lavender, this has additional significance because the dry flower clusters are brittle and only a few turns of the grinder are needed to achieve the proper fraction.

What is the purpose of the Boveda sachet in the box?

It is a two-way humidity regulator: it releases moisture when there is too little in the packaging and absorbs it when there is too much. Over-dried lavender crumbles to dust at the first touch, while damp lavender clumps together - the sachet keeps the material between these two states.

Variants and category

HempBio packs several raw materials in the same pharmacy boxes, making it convenient to compose mixtures from them. All dried herbs and plant raw materials can be found in the Herbs category.

Related articles

On the blog, we write separately about the plant itself - how lavender is used aromatherapeutically and what studies say about it - and about which herbs are suitable for vaporization and how to start safely.

Safety and storage

The dried herb for aromatherapy is not a food product, dietary supplement, or medical product. Keep the packaging closed, protect it from light, and store it out of reach of children and pets. If you are taking medications, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, discuss the use of any plant raw materials with your doctor first. The product is intended for adults.

The dried herb for aromatherapy is not food or a dietary supplement and does not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store the packaging out of reach of children and pets.