How To Make Herbal Infused Oil (Slow Cold Solar Method)
This is the simplest method for infusing herbs into oil, however it does take significantly longer than using a heat infusion. This slow method works especially well for leaves and flowers. For dense materials like resins, roots and barks, other extraction methods, often using heat, are preferred.
You can use any amount or type of herbs that you desire to make this recipe. We suggest trying infused oils of plantain, calendula, tissue healing herb blend, and St. John’s wort. These preparations can be used topically as is or incorporated into a cream or salve later on.
If you’re planning to cook with your finished oil, ginger, rosemary, or nettle are all excellent options.
For carrier oils, we suggest sweet almond oil for topical use, and olive oil for anything that you’re planning to cook with.
You will need the following items:
Glass jar with lid
Herbs of your choice
Carrier oil of your choice
Cheesecloth
Bottle (to store your finished oil in)
Ensure that your glass jar is clean and dry. Fill the jar one quarter of the way with your herbs. Fill the remainder of your space with carrier oil. Seal the jar and leave your herbal oil to infuse either on a sunny window ledge or in a dark space for 2-3 weeks.
After 2-3 weeks, strain your infused oil using cheesecloth, transfer the strained oil to your storage bottle, and label. Store in a cool and dry place.
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