Oil Infusion – Foundation Recipe

• Lavender
• Chamomile
• Calendula

1. Place plant material in a glass jar, leaving room for one inch of oil coverage at the top. Pour oil over top of herb, covering completely and adding a one-inch buffer over it, and close tightly.
2. Solar Infusion Method: Place in the sun for 2-4 weeks. For double strength, strain after two weeks and add another fresh batch of plant material to the oil and steep for two more weeks.
3. Stovetop Method: In a double boiler or crockpot set to low, heat plant material for 30-60 minutes. Check frequently to make sure the oil doesn't overheat.
4. Strain through cheesecloth, then squeeze or use a herb press to collect as much oil as possible. Place in a glass jar in a cool, dark place.

Storage: Air-tight, preferably glass container kept in a cool, dark place.

How to use: Oil infusions can be used in culinary applications, such as salad dressings, marinades, baked goods, and chocolate. Medicinal oil infusions can be used like a tincture and kept in a dropper bottle. Topical applications include body oil, hair oil, and the foundation of more complex recipes like salves and balms.

Safety notes: Fresh plant material can be infused in oil, but special attention must be paid to removing moisture accumulation in order to prevent spoiling.

• Lavender
• Chamomile
• Calendula

1. Place plant material in a glass jar, leaving room for one inch of oil coverage at the top. Pour oil over top of herb, covering completely and adding a one-inch buffer over it, and close tightly.
2. Solar Infusion Method: Place in the sun for 2-4 weeks. For double strength, strain after two weeks and add another fresh batch of plant material to the oil and steep for two more weeks.
3. Stovetop Method: In a double boiler or crockpot set to low, heat plant material for 30-60 minutes. Check frequently to make sure the oil doesn't overheat.
4. Strain through cheesecloth, then squeeze or use a herb press to collect as much oil as possible. Place in a glass jar in a cool, dark place.

Storage: Air-tight, preferably glass container kept in a cool, dark place.

How to use: Oil infusions can be used in culinary applications, such as salad dressings, marinades, baked goods, and chocolate. Medicinal oil infusions can be used like a tincture and kept in a dropper bottle. Topical applications include body oil, hair oil, and the foundation of more complex recipes like salves and balms.

Safety notes: Fresh plant material can be infused in oil, but special attention must be paid to removing moisture accumulation in order to prevent spoiling.