Sweet Dreamtime–Infused Oil
This sweet, dreamily scented oil is a calming, relaxing blend of botanicals
to promote peaceful and restful sleep. Sweet Dreamtime–Infused Oil
makes the perfect spa product for helping you relax before bed, soothing
your senses with a botanical lullaby. Use fresh or dried herbs depending
on availability.YIELDS: 8 ounces
⁄ cup marjoram
⁄ cup lavender buds ⁄ cup chamomile flowers 8 ounces jojoba oil
4 vitamin E capsules
What you will need: quart-size jar, measuring cups, chopstick, strainer
(cheesecloth or tea strainer), dark-colored 8-ounce bottle, funnel
- To Make: If using fresh herbs, coarsely chop them and place in the
quart-size jar. If using dried herbs, crush slightly with your hand as you
put the plant material 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 fresh herbs and to maximize your infusion, 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
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