Making Herbal Infusions In Oil

May 21, 2004

Hi Everyone,

I make my infused herbal oils about 3x per year and with the cycles of

the moon when possible.

There are many different techniques for making a great herbal infusion

in oil to get the most of the whole herb.

Some people infuse in a bottle in or out of the sun. Some use a

blender. Some use cheesecloth attached with a rubber band, some float

grain alcohol on the top or actually make their infusion first in

alcohol and then add oil. Some people double infuse their infusions.

Some use a press and others strain. Some use olive oil and others

prefer sunflower or jojoba or sweet almond. Some add Vitamin E. Some

use energy and prayer. Some use heat....and so on...

Please share with me your favorite techniques for getting the best

infused oil and the problems if any (like mold or rancidity) too.

Every couple of years I write a newsletter article on infusing and I

want to get some more input this time. I do think there is an art to

infusing and many different and wonderful styles.

I usually like to infuse (each separately) Calendula, Chamomile,

Mullein, St. 's Wort, and Arnica. Other nice oils are made from

Dandelion, Rosemary, Lavender, Lemon Balm, and others. I use the

infusions as part of the carrier oil bases of my aromatherapy oil

blends and in making salves, lotions, creams, and balms. I use them in

almost everything.

Infused herbal oils are GREAT!! I invite everyone to make one if you

have not before.

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