While most herbs can be infused either dried or fresh (with proper preparation), some lend themselves better to one form than the other. A famous example isSt. John's wort, which is widely believed to require fresh material to create an effective herbal oil. Herbal oils can turn rancid or...
There’s a second method to making this lip balm recipe that’s a lot quicker. The hot infusion method uses a double boiler to make herbal-infused oil. Instead of weeks, making homemade lip balm will take under an hour. To begin, place all of the ingredients for the lip balm recipe...
Plants like calendula petals are ideal for soothing skin issues, and infused oils are easily absorbed by the skin. I mentioned infused oils a bit earlier: these can be really great, but can also be potential skin irritants. Rubbing herbal oils on joints is one thing, but when you’re usi...
A basic herbal salve is simply a blend of two ingredients, with the addition of essential oils and/or herbs. A true herbal salve will use an herb-infused oil (see below for further information) but you can also use many of thebasic carrier oilsused in aromatherapy; for example, sunflower...
Summertime is the best time to make herbal jellies, but I have used frozen mint when I needed to make jelly with good results. Have fun! This entry was posted inCooking with Herbs,Craft Herbsand taggedchocolate mint,Herbal jellyonJuly 17, 2013. ...
Can Calendula be infused in by the refrigerator for four weeks? Would it be okay to add vitamin E to the oil? Thank you, Barbara Reply Tammy February 10, 2019 at 5:08 PM Do you mix all the essential oils, or just pick one to mix in? Thank you Reply Heather February 16, 2019...
Oil infused with annatto seeds produces thisnaturally orange soap Natural Orange Soap Colorants Bright, vivid orange is very easy to get using natural soap colors. You can add specks of orange using pieces of calendula flower petals or go all out for an almost luminous all-over orange. The be...
If you want to make a salve, follow the instructions below to make the infused oil and then follow these steps to thicken it into a salve. Print Pin 5 from 3 votes How To Make Dandelion Oil This dandelion oil nourishes, hydrates, and supports skin healing. It can be used as a face...
You might also like my recipe for thisHerbal Healing Salve– featuring calendula, plantain, lavender, and comfrey! How to Make Jewelweed Salve Prep Time:4 hours Active Time:10 minutes Total Time:4 hours10 minutes Jewelweed salve to calm poison ivy, stinging nettle, and bug bites ...
Making Salves, Lip Balms & etc.: Close of the Calendula Series How to make a Calendula oil infusion Harvesting and Drying Calendula Strange brew: herbal steam for a chest cold and sinus pain Failed Experiment: Bermuda Buttercup or Sour Grass (Oxalis pes-caprae) as Dye...