How To Make Calendula Oil
Learn how to make calendula infused oil with just two ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried calendula flowers
- 1 cup oil or enough to cover the flowers
Instructions
Slow infusion:
- Simply place your dried calendula flowers in a mason jar, making sure to not cram them in too tight, and cover them entirely with your choice of oil.
- Then place your jar in a dark place for four to six weeks.
- Shake your oil mixture daily. It's okay if you forget, but it will help the process along, so don't forget too often! After six weeks, strain out the flowers, and your herb-infused oil is ready to use.
Quick infusion:
- Set up a double boiler (or a small saucepan with a bowl that rests perfectly on top without falling into the pan).
- Put a few inches of water in the bottom, and place your calendula flowers covered with carrier oil on the top. Turn the burner on medium heat.
- Bring the water in the bottom of the pan to a boil, and then turn down to a simmer on low heat. The oil mixture should simmer for a couple of hours.
- Watch the water level in the pan and add more to the bottom as needed. After two hours turn the heat off and let your mixture cool. Then strain it and it will be ready to use.
Notes
- It's not recommended as fresh flowers contain more water, and therefore can lead to mold during the infusion. Let your flowers wilt before doing the second method, or dry them fully for the first or third method.
- If you want to use coconut oil, use the quick infusion method.