How to prepare an infused oil
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 (16:12:20)

Posted by Cougar

You will need a clean glass quart jar that is completely dry inside. Make sure all of your utensils are also clean and dry: the least bit of moisture can spoil your oil. Place 1/3 cup of dried plant material in the jar and add enough good quality olive oil to fully cover the plant material.

Check the jar after several hours to make sure the plant material has not absorbed all of the oil. If all the oil has been absorbed, add another inch or so. Cover the jar with a clean piece of cotton or an unbleached coffee filter and secure it with a rubber band or canning jar lid ring. Do no cover with a lid yet, because the herb will sometimes release gases that could blow a lid right off the jar.
Let the oil infuse in a sunny window or on the kitchen counter for about 10 days.
Strain out the plant material. The remaining oil may be kept in a glass bottle at room temperature for up to one year.

Incredible Infused Oils

Mullein: Flowers are wonderful for ear pain

Calendula: Flowers will soothe the skin

St. Johns Wort: Makes a great first-aid oil

Basil: Will aid digestion