There are a few different ways to do herbal infusions most of them have been methods used for centuries, and today Im going to describe 2 of these methods.
The first method is the sun infusion method. It is the easiest way. All you need to do is add your dried or fresh herbs to the carrier oil of your choice and let it sit in the sun for a month. Strain and reserve oil.
The other method is to add the herbs to the carrier oil of your choice and on a double boiler for 24 hours not exceeding the temperature of 110 degrees F.
Some examples of carrier oils are:
- Olive Oil
- Grapeseed oil
3.Apricot Kernel Oil
** I also wanted to share some herbs and their uses when used to infuse an oil **
- Calendula is sothing and healing along with chamomille is great for burns.
- Arnica is good for pain
- Rue oil is good for protection