Making Herbal Remedies - Herbal Oil Hot Infusion Method
Posted in making herbal remedies essential oil hot infusion method of extraction DIY do it yourself aromatherapy free instructions recipesIn this method of extracting essential oils, dried herbs are slowly heated in a vegetable oil base for 2-3 hours to aid in releasing their active components. These types of oils are typically used for body ointments, massage oils, and creams. Dried herbs, roots, and barks of your choice may be used in this method.
Equipment needed:
Double boiler pan, if you do not have a double boiler you make your own by placing a stoneware or other bowl suitable for heating inside of a saucepan
Muslin or cheesecloth
Nylon Sieve
A glass container to catch the oil as you pour it through the sieve
A funnel
Glass storage jars, preferably dark in color
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Dried herbs of your choice
Base oil - use a light nonfragrant oil such as sunflower oil, safflower oil or grapeseed oil
You will need one part herbs to 10 parts oil
1. Place the dried herbs and base oil into the top pan of a double boiler or into a heat resistant bowl
2. Place enough water into the bottom pan as to not allow any water into the bowl containing the herbs and oil
3. On low to medium heat, let the water come to a slow simmer and place the bowl or top boiler pan in the water. Let simmer for 1-3 hours, topping up the water as it evaporates.
4. Place a piece of muslin or cheese cloth in the sieve and pour the mixture through the sieve into the glass container. When the mixture has cooled, squeeze any excess oil out of the cloth and into the class container.
5. Pour the mixture into storage jars with airtight lids. Label the storage jars with the contents and the date. Most herbs will last if stored in a cool dark place for about a year, but they may lose some of their medicinal properties after 6 months.
Equipment needed:
Double boiler pan, if you do not have a double boiler you make your own by placing a stoneware or other bowl suitable for heating inside of a saucepan
Muslin or cheesecloth
Nylon Sieve
A glass container to catch the oil as you pour it through the sieve
A funnel
Glass storage jars, preferably dark in color
Labels
Dried herbs of your choice
Base oil - use a light nonfragrant oil such as sunflower oil, safflower oil or grapeseed oil
You will need one part herbs to 10 parts oil
1. Place the dried herbs and base oil into the top pan of a double boiler or into a heat resistant bowl
2. Place enough water into the bottom pan as to not allow any water into the bowl containing the herbs and oil
3. On low to medium heat, let the water come to a slow simmer and place the bowl or top boiler pan in the water. Let simmer for 1-3 hours, topping up the water as it evaporates.
4. Place a piece of muslin or cheese cloth in the sieve and pour the mixture through the sieve into the glass container. When the mixture has cooled, squeeze any excess oil out of the cloth and into the class container.
5. Pour the mixture into storage jars with airtight lids. Label the storage jars with the contents and the date. Most herbs will last if stored in a cool dark place for about a year, but they may lose some of their medicinal properties after 6 months.
Apply the tonic to your face with some cotton wool.
