calendula and chamomile oil infusion method

thought id share my method for making another batch of herbal oil infusion. This time I’m using Calendula

And a sprinkle of Chamomile

I like this company for the customer service, I did have one issue and they replaced immediately with no problems. They also offer free shipping and 4 bi weekly payments for orders over fifty dollars, and the herbs are fresh and smell amazing.

My house has a wonderful honey scent ATM and I’m enjoying it immensely as these two flowers infuse.

First things first

I’ll set a screen over my crock pot and gently rub the flowers to break them up a bit

The reason I do it over my crockpot, every little bit helps.

Same with the chamomile or any flower herbs actually. bruising them gently makes for a better infusion.

im using jojoba oil, unfortunately I didn’t have quite enough and had to add about six ounces of sweet almond oil to completely cover the herbs. Don’t think it will be an issues, they are both excellent carrier oils.

After the herbs are in the crockpot and covered with oil, I’ll dail in the temperature to as close to 120f as possible. Refer to my previous posts on how I do it.

Now just take a deep breath, stir often, and simmer as close to 120f as possible, it’s a seven day ride.

Day 3 “he did the mash”

Around day 3 I’ll take a potato masher, another dollar store find for us folks on a budget for equipment.

I’ll take the cooking vessel out of the crockpot and place on a hard surface, my countertop is what I use. Please don’t do this in your crockpot.

I’ll apply a gentle downward pressure and a twist at the same time throughout the whole cooking vessel just to break up the herbs a bit more. Give a good stir and place back in the crockpot to continue the infusions. I’ll do this again before the seven day mark, probably day 6.

day 5

Starting to look done, just a few more days to go, keep checking temp and stirring when you can.

day 7

It’s day seven and I’m stoked that it’s finally finished, now just strain through a cheese cloth, press the herbs, and filter again into jars.

I ended up with approximately 1400 ml of some of the nicest oil I’ve made to date. It smells amazing and looks like honey. I filled two oil jars and a pup cup sample for the ladies at work. I plan on incorporating this oil into the pain and skin healing salves I make for family, friends, and myself.

Thank you for visiting and following along. Until next time, happy herbing!