You’re welcome! That’s awesome! 😍

And your comment really brightened MY day! 😊 I’m so glad you found it useful. Thanks for letting me know!

@@TheCrunchyGinger hi! I love this method. Do think if I let the infused oil sit in Sunlight after I removed it from Rheumatoid CrockPot for a stronger oil?

Maybe? But I think I would just leave it in the warm water bath for a bit longer instead. 🤷🏼‍♀️

You’re welcome! Yes, Vitamin E is a great idea (as long as you aren’t planning on eating the oil.) Have fun!!

@@TheCrunchyGinger LOL... Vitamin in the caplets are edible but for my purpose I like infusing my oil-herb blends in the butters (ie: Mango, Shea, etc).

Lol you’re absolutely right! The capsules would be edible 😂. I was thinking about the liquid in a bottle I usually use. Thanks for the good point!

@@TheCrunchyGinger You're welcome... ☺

Vitamin e oil is not a preservative.

You are so welcome! That sounds wonderful. Great idea for the vinegar and syrup; I’ll have to try that!

how did your dried oranges in syrup turn out?

@@DebbieCWellness turned out very well. I did A strawberry one that I've made a few times.

Thanks! It’s great to have options!

Hey there! You could certainly grind your herbs first. I would actually do it the same way, filling the jar about 1/2-3/4 full with dried herbs and leaving an inch or so headspace. I would think your infusion might end up a little more potent than with whole leaves or flowers. Also, just be aware you may end up with more sediment after straining and you may want to run it through your strainer a second time!

@@TheCrunchyGinger thank you so much for your reply! I can feel some kitchen alchemy brewing for this weekend 💜

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I’m so glad to hear that! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

That sounds like a great idea!

Thank you!

1/2 oz by volume alcohol to 1 oz by weight of dried herb

@@madamsavant6296 Hey there Love... do you strain the liquid after the infusion and evaporate the alcohol then add the resin that's left to your oil or do you then add your oil after the 12-hour alcohol infusion and let it Infuse in the Crock-Pot together... ?

@@trinaayliffe6604Right! Cus an oil alcohol mix does not sound appealing 💀

You’re welcome! I hope you make something wonderful!

You’re welcome! Hope it helps!

No, I would leave the lid OFF! This helps keep the temperature from getting too hot.

You’re so welcome! Have fun with your infusions! (It’s addictive! I’ve been making all kinds of stuff lately with my dandelion oils 🤗)

Yup, then they are ready to be used in salves, soaps or what ever you need them for

Gracias❤

@@julisamedina5565 of course I’ve been on a journey for the past two almost three years just reading stuff up and doing the thing :) it’s so much fun

I put the lid on the prevent any water from getting into the jars. The temperature of the oil in the jar should never get above about 100F, so there is no danger of them boiling or exploding. They are just warm.

@@TheCrunchyGinger I do long term infusions on sunny window but wanted to learn how to do crockpot method for infusions of roots since they need more heat to realese all the goodness. I put on low for 10 hours and temp was higher than 100F. Nothing I could do about it, I added more water in crockpot and left bigger jar to finish but had to take small jar out since it was cooking.

You’re so welcome! Thanks for checking it out.

I know that some people do use fresh herbs/flowers although I have never done it. Fresh herbs will introduce water into your oil which can lead to quick spoilage. If you decide to give it a try, make sure the flowers are as dry as possible going into the oil. And plan on keeping your infused oil in the fridge and using soon! Keep an eye out for signs of mold or changes in color, cloudiness, or smell. Hope that helps!

Never mind about the essential oil question

Hi Emily and thanks! This is a great question. It seems like you already found the answer, but I wanted to explain it anyway for anyone else who might be wondering the same thing! Essential oils are the highly concentrated volatile oils from plant materials, which are extracted through a distillation process. Infused oils, like the ones we are making here, are made by steeping plant material in a carrier oil. This releases some of those volatile oils from the plants into the carrier oil. Infused oil is much more mild and safe to use directly on the skin. Infused oils are also much heavier/thicker than essential oils and are not suitable for using in a diffuser.

I keep mine in a cool-ish dark pantry and tend to use within 6 months or so. But you could certainly keep it in the fridge for a very long life or if your home is very warm.

Hmmm 🤔 interesting thought. I really can’t say because I don’t have one and I am not very familiar with the way they work. Do you know how low the temperature can get in an Instant Pot? I try to keep the oil at about 100* F so it doesn’t fry the herbs. If you test it out, let us know! I bet other people would be curious to know, too!

@@TheCrunchyGinger I have read that if you have it, use the Yogurt setting on an instapot. I will add that I have NOT tried this method myself

Oh interesting! Thanks for sharing this. Anyone else ever tried this??

I have not! But I would be curious to know how it works if you try it.

@@TheCrunchyGinger I know the concerns about using fresh, should I dehydrate it first? Or since I’m using the crock pot method and as long as it is covered well, do you think it will be okay?

I think I would personally still dry it a bit first

Hmmm 🤔. I wish I could say for sure. I would also be concerned that the long heat time would damage some of the beneficial properties of the mango butter. Or at the very least might significantly shorten the shelf life. But again, I don’t know that for a fact. I’d love to know how it goes if you try it!

Yep!

They are ready to use now! Infusing them in the warm crock pot replaces the need to soak them for several weeks at room temperature (ie the simpler’s method). I like to store the infused oils in jars in a cool dark cabinet though for long term storage.

I like to leave the lid off so it doesn’t get to hot.

I think it would be wonderful with dried orange peels! (I would shy away from fresh oranges or peels since they contain so much water.)

I know that some people do use fresh herbs although I have never done it. Fresh herbs will introduce water into your oil which can lead to quick spoilage. If you decide to give it a try, make sure the mint is as dry as possible going into the oil. And plan on keeping your infused oil in the fridge and using soon! Keep an eye out for signs of mold or changes in color, cloudiness, or smell. Hope that helps!

I haven’t ever worked with these resins, but I can’t see any reason why you couldn’t use this method to infuse it into your oil!

Gosh I sure hope not! The water temperature should never get above 100F or the oil will cook/fry the herbs. Certainly a jar can withstand that.

@@TheCrunchyGinger mine got to about 120 but seemed okay. I made sure to screw the lid lightly like you would when canning. Thanks for the video!

It’s best to leave the lids off the jars

Go by the expiration or “best by” date on the oil you use. Store in a cool dark place. For extra long shelf life, you can store in the fridge.

I think you will be able to smell it! If it burned or fried it would smell like cooking or burning herbs.

Not that I’m aware of. But I’m open to ideas if anyone else has found a secondary use for them!

I have never done this, so I can’t say from personal experience. But I have read it can shorten the shelf life, since the herbs will eventually start to break down.

The Crunchy Ginger good point. Thank you!

You’re welcome! I hope you make some wonderful things ❤️💐

I haven’t tried it. But I understand that flaxseed oil goes rancid more quickly than other carrier oils. So if you try it, I would stick to a smaller quantity that you will use quickly and store it in the fridge!

@@TheCrunchyGinger thanks

Great question! It depends a bit on a few factors, mainly the shelf life of the oil itself and how fresh it is when you infuse it. Storing it in a cool dark place is also a good idea. To be conservative, I think at least 6 months, but it could be good much longer. If you notice a change in color or smell or cloudiness, it’s time to ditch it and make a new batch!

The Crunchy Ginger thank you! I’ve been learning to make roll on aromatherapy oils and I’ve been really trying to find the technique with the maximum shelf life.

How lovely! Adding a little vitamin E oil can also help boost shelf life a bit. (You can buy it in liquid form or squeeze it from a capsule.)

Thanks for sharing your method!