Recipe from Willow and Sage by Stampington
Making your own essential oil is easier than you think. Gather dried herbs and oil of choice. Dried herbs are better than fresh to prevent mold.
Here are some single oils you can infuse along with their healing benefits.
Calendula Oil–Use for any skin remedies, like in lotion or facial oil.
Peppermint Oil–Wonderful for relieving aches and pains. It can be used as a massage oil or added to bath water. If you have a headache, rub a bit on your wrist and breath in the healing aroma.
Rosemary Oil–If you have hair troubles, such as poor growth, lice, or dandruff, rosemary is a great option. Add the infused oil to shampoo or use as a hair mask.
Lemon Balm Oil–Lemon balm is a natural astringent and has antibacterial properties, which are amazing for healing cold sores and other skin irritations.
To Make
Place the dried herbs in a clean 1 quart mason jar. Cover the herbs with the oil of your choice with a 1-to-2 ratio. Add enough that the herbs are completely covered by at least an inch oil. Seal the jar with an airtight lid, add either place outside or in a sunny window. Let infuse for at least four weeks. When the oil is ready, strain it through cheesecloth, making sure to strain as much oil as possible. Store the oil in same mason jar.
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Feeling crafty? Why not try making your own essential oils this weekend?
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Love this. Please post more on essential oils and things like this. It’s great.
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I try to post at least one a week sometimes two.
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Great piece!
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Thanks, I’m learning more everyday. Have a great day.
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ok, but maybe silly question — what kind of oil? must be something scentless, right?
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You can use, coconut, grape seed, any oil except what you cook with. You could use Olive oil if your making herb oil. Any please remember with me there are no stupid questions. I plan to post at least one homemade project a week. I’m learning myself, the mission is to have less toxins in my life. When you make it yourself, there’s no question. Have a great day. 🙂
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Yummie.
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I can see you making all types of oils, those to cook with and those with healing properties. It makes it so easy when you need dried herbs. They are pretty cheap and the benefits are endless. Let me know if you make any.
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