Do use herbs at home? Have you ever made herbal infused oil before?

@Iamgayathrinagarajan

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I use herbs like Malabar Spinach basil lemon grass neem brahmi bhringraj I ise the same method or sometimes boil with oil and filter and use..if we dont preserve properly fungus appears..

I know this is an old video but I'm glad it's still here to help ppl learn how to infuse oil and refresh older brains like mine!

Thanks Melissa you are a great teacher! I love your passion!! I am a member and purchased both books😁

Wonderful video. Well done and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing❤️

When I went to Brest France there was this pizza joint that had wine bottles on the tables with oil and herbs that you would pour on your pizza. They would use the whole branch that was dried and placed upside down in the bottle. Will do this this week. Thank you for allowing me to remember this.

Great video, very informative. I’m getting started on my oil infusions tonight and needed some guidance on how to do this correctly.

I like the "how to" aspect. Step by step. Thanks for the information

Another Great Video, Young Lady, keep up the good work, GOD BLESS

Thank you for this very informative video. Just getting ready to start infusing oils. This is so exciting! 🌿🌸🌹

@MelissaKNorris

5 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes and what you make with them!

Great! Interested in all of it ! Good stuff

Fabulous video as always Melissa. I happened to find you as I was surfing the net this morning :-)

Well in the 4 years I been infusing my oils I never thought of the crockpot method. Thank you for this because this will now be my go to for when I get custom orders because in a regular I have a 5 gallon plastic jug that I use to infuse my oils and I let it sit for at least 3 months before I bottle it to sell or put in my cosmetics. Thanks for your tutorial because I now learned a quicker method

Thank you.

Thank you great information..

As always. A great instructional video. Can I use a quart jar in the instant pot as well ?

I love this channel

If you stored your oils in dark coloured glass bottles they will last longer

This video is great! Thank you! What do you do with the herbs that are strained from the oil? Like are they “bad” after an infusion? Or can they be blended up and used for something else I wonder?

could you make it also with the Reichardia picroides?

You can also let it sit in the sun for 2 weeks, sealed, if you have time

I am really interested in producing my own lip balm/salve products but have never infused my own herbal oils. I am assuming that even a qt jar would yield enough oil to make alot of 1 oz tins of balm/salve, yes? Thanks...just trying to estimate the amnt of oil/herbs I would need to get started. LOVE your videos!

I want to know does the slow cooker method work as just as the solar method. A lot of people say it’s not but I want to know from you.

Sunny windowsill, but avoid direct sunlight? I'm confused!

Where can I get some Calendula and Aricia from please and thank you? I am very knew to this but I truly want to try. You and your videos are awesome.

Question (I'm not a pro, just starting) but may I make "infused oils" with essential oils? if I can not find the flower. and if I can use ess. oils. what is the ration essential oil to carrier oil? :) ty!

Can you use a dehydrator

How long does this oil keep.

Very helpful thank you! 💛 I wonder if I can get the same health benefits from the herbs, when I use the infused oil... anyone know?

@MelissaKNorris

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's the reason we infuse 😊

What size are your coffee filters?

Can you mix jojoba oil with avacado oil?

I live in England. What is this "sun" thing you speak of?

Can it be used for cooking?

Hi i am wanting to try making an insect repellent beard oil using beautyberry, wax myrtle and rosemary. Do you think that would work?

I didn't see a free download link as mentioned

Hello . How long to dry plantain ( the weed) ?

Can you put Echinacea in a pot instead of the yard , or does it have to be the yard ,

Does jojoba oil have a pH?

How about grape seed oil?

If I'm using a regular pot how long on low do I leave it infused for

@MelissaKNorris

5 жыл бұрын

Anywhere from 1 to 5 hours, I tend to go closer to 4 to 5 hours

Hi, thank you for the tutorial, really appreciate it. Is is mandatory to strain/remove herbs from the infused oil or can the herbs be left in the jar/bottle until oil is all used up? Many thanks

@Romans828girl

10 ай бұрын

I'm new to this, but I think the problem is that as the oil is used up and the top of the herbs are exposed to the air, they can mold. You never want your herbs to be sticking up above the level of the oil. I think that's the reason for removing them.

Hello, does this process work for dried bay leaves as well?

@MelissaKNorris

4 жыл бұрын

It should.

What are you going to use the one in the quarts size jar for? I wanted to make some but I want it for my face, so are you saying g if I want it for my face to use jojoba oil?

@MelissaKNorris

4 жыл бұрын

The quart jars I use for soap and salves. For face I personally like jojoba oil the best.

@virtuousjourney331

4 жыл бұрын

Okay great! So if inside it for my face putting the oil back in the jar would that be the last step?

Do you sell your products

I want to go off and do stuff like this but I am working with stuff that my body may disagree with

Hi, Can I do this with herbs like Burdock or Bladderwrack?

@MelissaKNorris

5 жыл бұрын

You can do it with any dried herb. I don't have any experience with bladderwrack, but what a fun name!

@NYse821

5 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris Thank you so much for replying.

Hello, Can I use powder herbs instead?

@andreacremeans1055

3 жыл бұрын

It may not work too well since they’ve been made into powder. There’s less oils in powder (if any). You want those oils and nutrients from the dried herbs to infuse into the oil.

can you use the herbs that you infused when you are ready drained them, like in soap( can you put the herb in the soap instead of throwing them away) just wondering my soap may not turn a dark color thanks

@MelissaKNorris

4 жыл бұрын

I don't use the herbs in my soap, after being infused in the oil they don't have much properties left.

@corinneraymond4118

4 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris that's what I though but wasn't sure , thanks

Where can I order this stuff at.. please help

@MelissaKNorris

5 жыл бұрын

Which stuff do you need help ordering?

Can I use herbs that I already steeped in boiling water (for tea)?

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

No, water introduces bacteria and won't mix with the oil

How do you dry your herbs? Can I use dehydrated herbs? Thank you for sharing and God Bless 💕

@MelissaKNorris

5 жыл бұрын

You can use a dehydrator if it goes low enough (95 degrees Fahrenheit for herbs) or air dry. I do a bit of both depending on the time frame I have.

@designsbydawn976

5 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris , Thank you so much💕

Wouldn't the heat generate steam inside the jar? I'm thinking the water from the steam may drop in the oil which may create mold and bacteria?.. idk.. what's wrong with heating up the oil and dry herbs uncovered?

@MelissaKNorris

5 жыл бұрын

I've never had that problem as there's no moisture inside the jar for it generate steam from. Uncovered and you can get steam or splashing from the water. If you're careful (my kitchen tends to be busy) you can try it however you wish.

@cocopuss718

5 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris thanks

@devora0815

3 жыл бұрын

I use my crockpot on low heat and I have never had any problems

Can this be done with fresh herbs or just dry herbs

@MelissaKNorris

3 жыл бұрын

Oil should be done with dried herbs not fresh

Where do you purchase your dried herbs?

@andreacremeans1055

3 жыл бұрын

She dries her herbs from her garden 😊 She has a couple of other videos on it and one on how you can dry them as well. Just search Melissa K Norris herbs on KZread and they should pop up

Enjoyed the video, but the music is very distracting. Had to keep adjusting my volume as sometimes you were talking too loud and other times could not hear you due to the music. Just for your information. Would be much more enjoyable without the music.

What is the difference between making you own infused oils and essential oils?

@sapphiresapphic

4 жыл бұрын

Essential oils are very concentrated and should be used with a carrier oil

@aruralmother2895

4 жыл бұрын

Most essential oils cannot be applied to your skin or ingested either. They are just for aromatherapy.

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