Guest guest Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I would take the coconut oil in a crock pot (on lowest setting) add the herbs and let it slow/low cook for several hours or more depending on temp.... once the herbs have extracted into the oil, turn it off, strain or leave in beings it is calendula, put in containers and let cool. Suzi <dianamagic2000@...> wrote: i have a recipe using olive oil and it does not say anything about heating the flowers with the oil--just soaking them in the oil for days. actually, i am uncertain as to how i would prepare this with coconut oil, how long, etc. i love the idea of using coconut oil, as i too agree that it will have additional benefits. any help appreciated. for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I use a pyrex pot in a pan of water like a double boiler. Turn the heat way down and let it steep. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, CaliforniaCheck out our SALE PAGE at www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.htmlA day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine!goatclearing@... http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.htmlNo one ever gets far unless he accomplishes the impossible at least once a day. Elbert Hubbard ----- Original Message ----- From: Suzanne health Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 7:46 PM Subject: Re: salve w/coconut oil I would take the coconut oil in a crock pot (on lowest setting) add the herbs and let it slow/low cook for several hours or more depending on temp.... once the herbs have extracted into the oil, turn it off, strain or leave in beings it is calendula, put in containers and let cool. Suzi <dianamagic2000@...> wrote: i have a recipe using olive oil and it does not say anything about heating the flowers with the oil--just soaking them in the oil for days. actually, i am uncertain as to how i would prepare this with coconut oil, how long, etc. i love the idea of using coconut oil, as i too agree that it will have additional benefits. any help appreciated. for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at www.BigValley.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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