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Lavandula maroccana

Lavandula maroccana
Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.
Avoid prolonged internal use without advice from a healthcare professional. Not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women due to insufficient data on this specific species. Do not use pure essential oil on skin without appropriate dilution. If currently on medication, seek advice before any regular use.
Infusion — Dried flowers

Dried flower infusion

Pour simmering water over a pinch of dried flowers and let steep for about ten minutes, covered. Strain before drinking, preferably in the evening. 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried flowers per cup, once or twice daily.

Infused oil — Dried flowers

Flower-infused oil

Macerate dried flowers in a neutral vegetable oil for several weeks away from light, stirring occasionally. Strain and store in an opaque bottle for external use only. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Inhalation — Dried flowers

Steam inhalation

Place a handful of dried flowers in a bowl of simmering water and breathe the vapors under a towel for a few minutes. For adults only, avoiding direct contact with hot water. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Where to find it

Sourcing the plant

It is found wild on the foothills of the Moroccan High Atlas, and more rarely in dried flower form at certain herbalists specializing in Maghreb plants.

Harvest season

When to harvest

Flower harvesting is traditionally done in midsummer, when the flower spikes are open and rich with fragrance, in dry and sunny weather.

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