How to make an infused oil For Salves & Lip balms
-Items needed-
- 1 8oz Airtight Mason Jar
- 6oz of herbs
(Calendula, Comfrey, Plantain, St. John’s Wort, Lavender)- Choice of oil Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Castrol Oil)
- Cheese Cloth
- Amber Glass Jar (For Storage)
Steps-
Step one: Make sure your jars are clean and sterilized and very Dry, If not it can cause mold and or rancid oil, making it unusable.
Step Two: Put your 6oz of herbs into the jar
Step Three: Pour your oil over the Herbs to the top of the jar
Step Four: Take a Chopstick/fork and make sure there are no air bubbles in the oil if there is it can cause Mold and or Rancid oil.
Step Five: Cover with your airtight lid, Make sure to place it on a plate or a towel as to it may leak, Make sure to also shake it every few days for 2 to 3 weeks longer if you feel like it needs it you can do this up to six weeks. ( Note: Keep in a Cool Area in your house also Simi Shade)
Step Six: Take the Cheese Cloth and place it in a Metal Mesh Strainer and place a bowl under it and strain the Herbs from the Oil, Making sure you squeeze the oils out of the herbs.
Step seven: Use a Kitchen funnel to pour the Oil into the Amber Glass Bottle for storage make sure to keep it in a cool place and keep out of direct sunlight (Note: Will Keep Up to One “1” Year.)
information on herbs For infused oils
Important note;Ask a Physician before using any herbal treatment as it can affect medications and can cause allergic reactions.
Calendula.) Abrasions, Rashes, Minor Burns, Herpes, Cold Sores, Chicken-Pox.
Notes: Do not use if you a pregnant or plan to be, or when Brest feeding
Comfrey.) Bruises, Back pain, Joint Pain, Brakes, Minor Skin injuries, Rashes
Notes: Do not use if you are pregnant plant to be, or when Brest feeding, liver issues,Plantain.) Sores, Insect Bites, Rashes, stop small abrasion Bleeding, Draws out Venom/Stingers, Toothaches,
St. John’s Wort.) Small Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Sunburn, Nerve Pain, Back Pain, Muscle pain
Notes: Do not use if 2weeks before Surgery, If your taking HIV medications, Warfarin, Digitoxin, SSRI medications,Lavender,) Muscle pains, Sprains, Arthritis pain,
