How to Make A Cold Oil Infusion

Introduction

Herbs can contain oils that can be used medicinally but these oils can be lost or destroyed if made with a hot oil infusion. To protect the healing oils in these herbs, use need to do this by making a cold oil infusion with them.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need

• 9 oz Dried Herb OR 1 1/4 lb Fresh Herb
• 2 c Vegetable Oil

Steps

1

Step One

Put herbs in a large jar and pack them tightly. Cover with your oil. Seal tightly and put in a sunny location for 2-6 weeks depending on desired strength.

2

Step Two

Pour slowly through a jelly bag or cheesecloth into a clean jar. Be sure you allow oil to filter completely through bag or cloth. Squeeze oil from bag, extracting as much as you can.

3

Step Three

Pour oil into small dark, clean bottles and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry location.