How To Prepare Lavender, Chamomile and Rose Infused Oil

Lavender, chamomile and rose are very helpful for alleviating stress and depression. I found this combination effective for combating postpartum depression. The infused oil can be added to any carrier oil or directly applied to face and body.

 

I start by collecting fresh rose, chamomile and lavender if I can. I put them in a mason jar.

 

Cover the herbs with oil. I am using avocado oil, but almond and apricot kernel oil are great too.

 

 

 

Cover the jar tightly. I label the content with the date. Or I can't remember how long my concoction has been sitting outside in the sun.

Let sit in sunlight for two weeks. My oil sits in front of the south facing side of my house. The sunlight gently heats up the oil and infuses it with its healing properties.

Extract oil from herbs. I am using a double wire mesh strainer, muslin or cheese cloth works too. I extract all the precious oil from the herbs. I use my hands and squeeze the oil from the herbs.

 

The herbs after I have removed all the oils.

 

I repeat the above step for two more weeks. I extract the oil from the herbs. Collect fresh herbs and cover with the oil from the previous steps. and let sit for two weeks. The total time that the oil is in contact with herbs is 4 weeks.

Now I have a very potent herbal oil. Down to Earth has a great tutorial on Calendula Salve with pictures.