Lavender Healing Salve — Step 1: Lavender Oil

Name: Lavender Healing Salve — Step 1: Lavender Oil
Yield: About 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil (or sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil); 1/4 cup dried lavender buds; *Equipment:**; A clean glass jar with tight lid; A fine-mesh strainer and cheesecloth; A double boiler (for quick method only)

The base for any healing salve. This infused oil captures lavender's calming, skin-soothing properties. Make it once, use it for salves, massage oils, or bath blends.

About 1 cup

Yield

1 year at room temperature

Keeps

The base for any healing salve. This infused oil captures lavender's calming, skin-soothing properties. Make it once, use it for salves, massage oils, or bath blends.

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil (or sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil)
1/4 cup dried lavender buds
*Equipment:**
A clean glass jar with tight lid
A fine-mesh strainer and cheesecloth
A double boiler (for quick method only)

Method

*Slow method (best quality):**
Place the dried lavender in a jar. Cover with the oil. Seal tightly.
Place in a sunny window. Shake every few days for 2–4 weeks.
Strain through cheesecloth, squeezing out all the oil. Discard the spent herbs.
*Quick method:**
Combine the lavender and oil in a double boiler. Heat on the lowest setting for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally. The oil should be warm — never smoking.
Strain through cheesecloth. Let cool completely before storing.
*Storage:** Store in a clean glass bottle or jar, away from direct sunlight.

This recipe is from The Apothecary Kitchen

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