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A jar of oil infused with dried herbs on the kitchen counter.

DIY Body Oil

Naturopath Lauren Glucina
A DIY body oil, to deeply nourish the skin during winter.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusion time 30 days
Total Time 30 days 10 minutes
Servings 500 ml

Equipment

  • 500ml sterile glass bottle with lid

Ingredients
  

  • 500ml organic sesame oil or other organic oil (fractionated coconut is good)
  • Large handful calendula flowers dried
  • Large handful gotu kola leaves dried
  • 2 tablespoons rose buds dried
  • Rose essential oil add enough to your liking, consult with an essential oil dilution chart

Instructions
 

  • Place herbs in bottle: fill a 500ml (16 oz) glass bottle with dried calendula flower heads, dried gotu kola leaves and dried rose buds.
  • Pour: pour oil of your choice (sesame, fractionated coconut oil, other) over the herbs to cover them. Tap the bottle lightly to release air bubbles on a hard surface. Ensure all plant material is covered by oil.
  • Infuse: fasten the lid, give it a gentle shake, and place somewhere warm but out of direct light, for about 4 weeks or one moon cycle, allowing the oil to infuse.
  • Strain: strain the plant material out using a fine muslin cloth, and compost the plant material. Store in a beautiful glass bottle with a lid, label and date it.
  • Use: decant a small amount intended for self-massage daily. It's ideal to stand the bottle in warm water prior to use to gently heat the oil for application.

Notes

  • Avoid calendula if you have a known allergy.
  • Although these herbs help promote wound healing, never apply to a fresh burn or it will insulate the heat and cause more damage.
  • Herbs can be found in the tea section of health or natural foods stores.
  • Read the blog post for details on harvesting and drying the herbs if you are wanting to grow and use your own.
  • The type of sesame oil used is extra virgin and cold pressed, not toasted. It is a lighter colour and milder in scent.
  • Fractionated coconut oil is a nice addition and has cooling properties.
  • Apricot or almond oils are also nice additions.
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