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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