How to make a herb infused oil with dried herbs (using the folk method)
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Making herb infused oils is a great way to start making your own skin care products and herbal remedies. The method we use in this video is often referred to as the folk method. The folk method is super easy and when you use dried herbs there is less chance of having problems with mold and rancid oil. This is a great method for beginners to start with!
The oil which I strained in the video to show the straining process was made by using the alcohol intermediary method. I have to say that this method is definitely my new favorite way to make oils. If you are interested in learning this method here is the link to a video I made on it more recently: • How to make herb infus...
Music in this video:
Tupelo Train by Chris Haugen
Link to Chris's channel: / @chrishaugenchannel
Hey, I would like to ask : there is some resources saying that I should let it infuse in a dark place rather than sunshine. What is your thoughts on this? what is the difference between these 2 methods? thanks xxx
I thought my reply went through before. Sorry!
I am glad you asked! Since I made this video 4 years ago I have changed this part of the process to let my oils infuse out of direct sunlight. I rarely use the folk method anymore to be honest but the idea was to let the sun help the herbs infuse into the oil. However, the UV rays can actually be damaging to the herbs/oil and also shorten the shelf life. If you do decide to go with this method you could always put a brown paper bag over the jar. Or just let it infuse out of direct sunlight.
@@SmallSeeds Thanks for the video! If you rarely use the folk method, what is your preferred method now?
Something I forgot to include at the end of the video is storing your finished oils. The best way to store your finished oil is in a cool and dark place. Using the amber glass jars for storage helps keep uv light from damaging the finished oil. Your finished oil can last up to a year in storage. Refrigeration may help extend the oils shelf life and vitamin e oil and some essential oils can be added to also extend shelf life.
I've wondered why people strain their infused oils... But being that it's going in spray jars gives me an answer.
What would happen if I didn't strain and used it for cooking purposes?
@@t3dwards13 I usually strain because I am making these oils for skin care and remedies. I suppose it isn't as necessary for cooking if you are using dried herbs. However, most recipes I have read for cooking oil say that straining the herbs will help extend the shelf life. I have infused dried rosemary in olive oil and kept it in until I was done using it. I do use a good amount of olive oil for cooking though and tend to go through it pretty quickly! I would say it is fine to leave dried herbs in for cooking as long as the herbs are covered by the oil. How long it lasts will also depend on what oil/herbs are used.
Love it very encouraging to be able to make better choices than what's available at the corner "pharma".
I agree! The products I make with these oils are very helpful and I know they are all made with good ingredient and lots of love!
You are not only very knowledgeable but also very funny . Love it! :)
Thank you so much!
Have yet to have watched your video in full as to say that laboratory intro was soooo good hahahahaha you got a like comment and subscribe from me madam. I can see you love this and i look forward to learning more on this subject by someone with your enthusiasm. Many blessings and praise the lord and creator
Haha I’ve got to get back into the herboratory here soon. Thank you! Many blessings to you as well 🙏
I just did up a large jar of grape seed oil with about 2 ounces coarse chopped cannabis.
Will let you know how it turns out next month. ❤
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@@oliviahyerobrine ah i forgot to come back and say. haha. it turned out amazing. I strained the oil through a cheese cloth, the oil was a lovely dark emerald color. It smelt like fresh weed and chopped spinach or grass oddly. I made myself a beef and broccoli stir fry with about 4 tablespoons worth. after about an hour, I was cooked for a good 6 hours. was a strong buzz. haha, I was going to make a perfume from the oil, but since it didn't smell quite as much like fresh herb like i had hoped, i just used it in cooking.
Very helpful and inspiring video. Thanks.
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
Thank you very much for rhe knowledge. this was a great video. Keep it up. Many blessings and praise the lord and creator
Thank you so much 🙏
5:50 I can relate to that. I'm from upstate NY and it has been a miserable summer so far. So much heat and humidity.
Uggh yes. It is soooo humid here as well. Looking forward to the fall weather at this point.
The oil you strained at the end (using alcohol) looks so rich. I'm off to get me a bottle of vodka. Thanks
It’s definitely a great way to infuse oils!! Enjoy 😊
beautiful video and sharing my frend ❤
Thank you! 🙏
Thank you! I have a package of chamomile for tea, but I never use it. This will give me a reason to finally do something with it. 😅 May as well give it a purpose!
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗!
Cute. Well done!
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Your channel is awesome.
Your content is so awesome
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Thank you! 😊
After straining the oil from the herb, do you ever use those herbs again and top up jar to make a second infusion?
use dry rose, body oil, very relaxing
Only good for a week,
Does anyone know if my oil is salvageable? I dried a bunch of nettle last week, poured olive oil on it, and put it into a jar.
Today I saw the jar had been knocked over. I don’t know if nThe lid was not sealed well, so it was on its side with much of the oil having leaked. I put more oil in it. I smelled it and didn’t like the smell, but I don’t really care for spinach-type smells, so I don’t know.
Should I toss it? I’m wondering if I have lost much of the chemicals I need in the oil that was leaked. And it was on its side for at least a couple of days.
I just spent so much time picking and drying the nettle and wasted so much olive oil…
I’m seriously bummed.
If the oil was still covered and nothing managed to get into the container it shouldn’t be contaminated or anything. If the smell just seems like the herb and oil itself and it’s not a rancid smell it should be okay. If it seems off trust your senses. You may have lost some of the properties of the nettles if it has been infusing for some time. I can’t say for sure since I can’t smell it or see it but like I said trust your senses. Also keep an eye out for mold or anything that just doesn’t look right. Sometimes when an oil has gone bad it appears thicker than normal and feels sticky around the rim of the jar. I’m sorry to hear about this! I’ve had similar situations and it really does feel like such a waste of time, money and energy but in the end these situations do help us learn a little bit more. I hope it works out for you 🤞either way though be safe! Let me know if you think it’s good and decide to keep it because there may be a way to help extract more of the nettles properties into the oil.
@@SmallSeeds Wow, thank you so much for your reply! Yes, I was SO frustrated! Well, I’m going to try it! Nothing should have gotten in, but I don’t really know if the oil that was left was able to cover everything. But I’m going to give it a try!
I put more oil in, and I’m actually thinking of adding some lavender to it, but only if it doesn’t smell worse-it is smelling like spinach that is wilted in olive oil, so I don’t know if that’s ideal.
Honestly, I had just learned that the plants in our yard were nettles. I wanted to make tea at first, but they are all already full of seeds-even the smaller ones, so I was just going to try a salve. I could probably even start over with new leaves if I wanted to…
Thank you so much!
@@mkuti-childress3625 Nettles do tend to have a spinach like scent/taste. I hope it turns out well and if it doesn’t it’s all a part of the learning process. Happy crafting! 😊
Hi thank you for the helpful video! I am just starting out making my own oil infusions to use on my clients for pain and relaxation (I am a massage therapist). I have a question, would the same process be used for infusing seeds? Also, would it be more potent to crush them beforehand? Thank you in advance 😁
It would absolutely be more potent to crush them first! If you can crush them to a fine powder right before infusing that would be great. You can definitely use this process for seeds. However, there are other ways to infuse oils that may give you a more potent end result. I recommend looking into the alcohol intermediary method as well as “hot methods” for infusing. I do have a video for the alcohol intermediary method on the channel.
How long is the oil good for after putting them in the dark glass jar, and where to store them.
The shelf life is usually about a year. It also depends on the quality and type of oil which you infuse your herbs in. Some may last longer than a year and some a shorter amount of time. Some people add vitamin e oil or essential oils to their finished oil to extend the shelf life. Storage is best in a cool and dark area like a kitchen cabinet.
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hi, I have 2 questions, will it be ok if the room not that sunny? And do we let it be at night?????
What are some other oils you can use?
Any oil that is used for skin care is great! It’s really up to you but some other great ones that I’ve used are jojoba, avocado, grape seed, coconut, apricot kernel, and rose-hip seed oil. For me it usually depends on the application, price & accessibility but there are many others!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Would soaking herbs in vodka for the couple of hours first before pouring EVOO help with extraction of more beneficial compounds from the herbs? Thanks.
Yes! Absolutely. This is called the "alcohol intermediary method" for infusing oils. It is my favorite to use and I do have a video about it on the channel if you are interested.
With this method you wouldn't need to strain through a muslin cloth then a coffee filter for sediment issues?
Just one will do fine. I prefer to use a few layers of cheesecloth for most oils. I found the coffee filters work really well also. If you prefer to use both though it would definitely ensure no sediment but I haven't had any problems with using only one of those. Sorry for the confusion from the other video!
@@SmallSeeds thank you
Hey super important questions? So I have 3 dried herbs 2oz of each total but planning to use 1 oz of each & gonna place in a 16 oz jar: Rosemary, Chickweed, Peppermint leaves... The goal is to infuse these with jojoba oil and whip into a body butter, So is it safe to combine all 3 of these herbs into 1 jar to use for my whipped body butter? Or do I need to infuse it separate & cover the dried chickweed & peppermint w/ a meslin cloth still instead of a lid?
Combining the herbs in one oil is fine! Especially if you plan on using them all in your finished body butter. I am a bit confused with the last part of the question. If they are all dried herbs using the lid is preferred since there isn’t any water left in the herbs. I hope that answers your question!
If you need any extra tips for multiple methods I highly recommend this article: blog.mountainroseherbs.com/making-herbal-oils?hs_amp=true
My personal favorite is the alcohol intermediary method which is in this article. I have a video on the channel showing this alternative method as well. This article may be a good read if you are a beginner or are looking for some helpful tips 😊 also feel free to ask any other questions if my answer wasn’t exactly what you were looking for.
@@SmallSeeds thankyou so much! yea for the last question I was trying to get some guidance from someone else and I mentioned that all the herbs were dried but they told me to infuse it in separate mason jars & I think they forgot that I said the chickweed was dried instead of fresh so they gave me that advice instead to not cover it haha. Thankyou so much I appreciate it I feel so relieved lol
@@raimihercules9057 That makes sense! Happy crafting! 🌿💚🌿
Can you reuse the herbs or they have to be thrown away ?
Most people discard the herbs after use. The goal is to extract most of their beneficial properties into the oil so once the oil is finished the herbs may not be as helpful. To be honest though if you are using herbs that are good for the skin I don't see why you couldn't add them into a facemask or something. Especially if there is still a bit of oil in them. I would only reuse them for topical use if you want to give it a try!
@@SmallSeeds thank you 😊
Yes, I think I recall a herbalist here on RUclips that reuse her herbs 2 times ...and sometimes 3 times but never more than 3 times is what she said, since herbs are strong you can usually get more uses
@@keshahunt1476 Thanks for sharing! I will have to look into it because I haven't heard of reusing them before. Good to know!
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