Lavender-Infused Oil

Lavender’s aroma is simultaneously stimulating and relaxing. It has been

known to help a headache and ease muscular pain and respiratory

ailments. Lavender soothes and calms the skin, balances oil production,

speeds healing of scars and blemishes, and stimulates circulation for

improved skin tone. Lavender is associated with the third-eye chakra,

whose attributes include intuition, imagination, visualization, and

concentration. Lavender-Infused Oil is a gorgeous multipurpose universal

healing elixir for mind, body, and spirit.

YIELDS: 8 ounces

1 cup fresh or dried lavender flowers

8 ounces jojoba oil or carrier oil of choice

4 vitamin E capsules

What you will need: quart jar, measuring cups, chopstick, strainer

(cheesecloth or tea strainer), 8-ounce bottle, funnel

1. To Make: If using fresh lavender, coarsely chop the buds and place in the

quart jar. If using dried lavender, crush slightly with your hand as you put

the buds into the jar. Cover the plant matter completely with jojoba oil. Stir

well with the chopstick to remove any air bubbles and completely saturate

the plant material. To avoid oxidation and spoilage of the fresh herb, leave

as little air space as possible in the jar. Top off with more oil if necessary

and tightly close the lid. Label the jar with the date and contents and place

in a warm dark place to infuse for 2–4 weeks. Shake the jar daily. After 2–4

weeks, strain the herb from the oil into a sterilized 8-ounce bottle. Pierce

the vitamin E capsules and squeeze the liquid out into the bottle, discarding

the gel caps. Place cap on tightly and shake well to blend. If you used fresh

lavender flowers, check back on this infusion after a week to see if any

plant juice has settled in the oil. If so, decant it out and place the oil into a

clean dry bottle.

2. To Store: Label the bottle with contents and expiration date of 2 years. If

you substituted another oil for the jojoba oil, adjust the expiration date to

the shelf life of the oil used. Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

3. To Use: Makes a fantastic bath, body, or massage oil; see above for

indications.

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