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Lavender lemonade has an amazing power – besides being a fantastic refreshment, it can relieve headaches, eliminate stress and even fight insomnia.
It also fights sinus inflammations, rhinitis and anxiety disorders.
Lavender lemonade will therefore improve not only your health but also your mood!
Science also recognizes its amazing power
It has been proven that lavender successfully combats anxiety, tension, stress and headaches. The plant contains essential oils that help regulate sudden mood swings. In addition, lavender helps relieve pain from inflamed sinuses, headaches, or even hangover symptoms.
To get the most out of lavender and at the same time enjoy its unique taste, you can serve it as a refreshing lemonade.
Recipe for lavender lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of culinary lavender oil or ¼ cup of fresh crushed lavender flowers
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup honey
- 5 cups of water
Instructions:
- Pour 2 and a half cups of water into a pot and bring to a boil.
- When the water boils, remove it from the stove and, while stirring, add the honey.
- Then add the lavender and cover the pot with a lid. Let the mixture steep for 20 minutes up to several hours.
- After cooling, strain through a sieve and serve with the lemon juice and the remaining 2 and a half cups of water. You can also add ice.
- You can personalize the drink to your liking – for a fresher touch, for example, add a few mint leaves.
One of lavender’s well-known miraculous effects is also the treatment of insomnia.
If you suffer from this disorder, or often wake up during sleep, drink at least a glass of lavender lemonade before going to bed. Lavender tea brewed from fresh flowers is also a good aid.
