How To Make Calendula Infused Oil (Folk Method & CrockPot Method)
Learn how to make calendula infused oil with this simple calendula infused oil recipe using dried calendula flowers and your favorite carrier oil. Includes both the traditional folk method and a quick Instant Pot or slow cooker method for creating a soothing herbal oil perfect for natural skin care, salves, and more.
Ingredients
- calendula flowers or calendula flower petals
- Carrier oil such as extra virgin olive oil you could also use sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, or oil of choice
- vitamin E optional
Instructions
- Fill a clean glass jar or mason jar a little over half way with calendula flower petalscalendula flowers or calendula flower petals
- Pour your carrier oil of choice over the plant material until it is completely covered, leaving about one inch of space at the top of the jar. Use a clean utensil to gently press down the flower petals and release any trapped air bubbles. Make sure all plant material is fully submerged in the oil.Carrier oil such as extra virgin olive oil
- Seal the jar and then place it in a warm spot such as a kitchen window while avoiding direct sunlight. Allow the calendula oil infusion to sit for a couple of weeks or up to six weeks, gently shaking the jar every few days to keep the herbs coated and evenly infused.
- After the infusion process is complete, for the folk method, Alplace a paper coffee filter or cheesecloth in a strainer set over a clean bowl or measuring cup. Slowly pour the infused calendula oil through the filter, allowing it to fully strain. This may take some time depending on the thickness of the oil and plant material. Alternatively you can make the calendula oil quick using an instant pot or crockpot. Refer to the heat infusion method in the blog post
- Add the vitamin E if using and give it a stirvitamin E
- Store your calendula-infused oil in a glass jar in a cool dark place at room temperature to preserve its shelf life and quality.
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