How to Make Herbal Healing Oils

Herbal oils use carrier oil to suspend the healing properties of the herbs used and transmit them to the body when used. You can get similar benefits using essential oils, but essential oils from some herbs can be difficult to find. You can use some oils for consumption by mixing them with food, or apply them to the skin. You can use herbal oils in marinades, salad dressings, frying oil, salves, creams, soaps, bath oils and moisturizers.

Things You'll Need

• 2 oil jars
• Fresh or dried herbs
• Olive, coconut, safflower or other natural plant oil
• Boiling water

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Instructions

• 1

  Spread fresh herbs in a single layer to wilt overnight to minimize moisture. Wet herbs could cause the oil to grow mold.

• 2

  Boil the jar for five minutes to sterilize it and let it dry it thoroughly in the sun or in the oven.

• 3

  Tear the fresh herbs by hand and use them to fill the jar at least three-quarters full. For dried herbs, fill the jar until it is about one-third full.

• 4

  Pour the oil into the jar until it is full. Lightly stir the contents to remove air pockets, which could cause mold. Place the cap tightly on the oil jar.

• 5

  Store the oil jar in a cool place, away from sunlight. Leave it in storage for two to six weeks, shaking the mixture occasionally.

• 6

  Strain the oil using a muslin cloth or cheesecloth to remove the herb residue. Pour it into a sterilized oil jar.