| It is easy to make your own herbal oils from | | | | good). Put the lid on as tightly as you can. Put the |
| scratch. Infused herbal oils require a small amount | | | | jar in a warm place such as a warm sunny |
| of plant material while essential oils require a lot | | | | window. Leave the jar on there for 30 days. |
| more of plant material. Infused herbal oils are safe | | | | Remember to shake the mixture gently every |
| to use externally, they are good for the skin, | | | | day. |
| unlike the essential oils which can cause rashes | | | | After this time, get another large, clean glass jar |
| and other skin reactions. Infused oils are used full | | | | with a tight lid, a large funnel, and some |
| strength - there's no need to further dilute this | | | | cheesecloth. Strain the mixture - slowly pour the |
| type of oil. | | | | oil into the clean jar through the funnel. The |
| To make an infused herbal oil you'll need fresh | | | | cheesecloth packed in the funnel will strain the |
| plants, a knife,a clean dry glass jar with a tight lid, | | | | mixture, letting the oil filter into the jar. Then |
| and olive oil. Chop the leaves or flowers of your | | | | transfer the oil into a dark bottle, and store in a |
| chosen plant. Some of the most popular plants | | | | cool and dark place. |
| used to make infused oils are Lavender, Spruce | | | | The multi-purpose herbal oil you make will be |
| needles, St. John's wort, Dandelion flowers, | | | | semi-clear or lightly cloudy, and also very fragrant. |
| Yarrow blossoms and others. You can also | | | | It can be used as massage oil. You can rub it on |
| experiment with mixes. | | | | sore muscles, hands, dry skin or anywhere else |
| Pack fresh and clean herbs loosely into the jar. | | | | you want, avoiding sensitive areas, like eyes. |
| Cover the herbs with olive oil, until the jar is | | | | More herbal remedies... |
| completely full (sesame and almond oils are also | | | | |