How Do You Make A Hot Oil Infusion?
Herbs are infused in hot oil when making extracts for use in massage oils, creams, or ointments. These may be kept for a couple of months in a cool, dry location. Put your chosen herbs and oil in a glass bowl, and place over simmering water. Heat this gently over low heat for a couple of hours. Pour this through a jelly bag or cheesecloth into a clean jar. Squeeze out as much oil as possible through the bag or cheesecloth to get a strong extract. Wear gloves since the oil will be hot. Pour oil into dark, clean bottles. Seal bottles tightly and store in a cool, dry location.
