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