Part 1: How To Make Infused Oil With Fresh Or Dried Herbs/Overview Of Tinctures, Oils And Infusions

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Ashley Glassman / Herbal And Succulent Alchemy

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve had so many requests for more detailed videos on processing herbs and wild plants and how I go about making useful products with plants, so today I thought I’d do a more in depth video on making infused herbal oils, and also an overview of other solvents you can use to extract the properties you are wanting from your herbs.
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Пікірлер: 71

@anitahamlin2411 5 жыл бұрын

You are such a great alchemist! Very inspiring! I worked at a holistic pharmacy and the oils and tinctures are very expensive. Making them yourself seems so much better!😉💕

@ZenithZoneWellness 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you 🙏🏽

@salvadoro.warren3763 4 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful! Thank you! You answered one of my most searched question.... can I infuse different herbs k together. Everyone else just blended premodern oils but this was so helpful ! A million times, thank you!

@chutich5245 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very good information. 👍👍👍

@beccogiallo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all this interesting and useful information.

@LikodsaPayag 6 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for teaching us madam Ashley :)

@sourabhtanwar6737 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video thanks... Lots of knowldege there.🥰

@zaharahcouture Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for your time and knowledge 🙏🏽

@shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 жыл бұрын

Oh okay, lol, sorry you just explained about coconut oil, thank u, u have awesome energy I'm subbing

@bellabates4512 7 ай бұрын

You are correct! Yes, coconut has a high cleansing value. If I were to make a Mechanic soap to remove grease from hands, I would make it 100% coconut oil soap.

@davonnastroble 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative!

@mariakatsande704 4 жыл бұрын

Great presentation

@MysteryGrey 2 жыл бұрын

I use naturally refined coconut oil and let it sit with the dried herbs in it on a trivet on my pilot light on the gas stove.

@saisandeepponna6595 6 жыл бұрын

Nice descriptive video

@aurawright2130 13 күн бұрын

Can you use the tongue depressor shaped pieces of astragalus root in the same way to make a nourishing herbal infusion? Thank you for an awesome teaching video!

@Skylightatdusk 4 жыл бұрын

Please give examples of types of plants and / or properties which are better suited to fresh leaf extractions (over wilted leaf extraction). Thanks.

@zoezzzarko1117 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever find out?

@wendytobiassen6740 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley Thanks for your knowledge sharing, really helpful.I'm new to this but through lockdown, i started growing and now am excited about making creams, infusions and tinctures. How do I know what type of compounds in the plant that I'm trying to extract? if that makes sense! Also ive grown a couple of cannabis plants and would like to make an oil infusion with them for health benefits, I'm told I can use the male plant's leaves for this, is that true and what's the best method? Can I use this same plant for making healing creams etc? Also I saw someone on youtube was drying and grinding the herbs finely first, then stirring in a measure of alcohol until it was soaked in and absorbed and then doing oil infusion process, what do you think of this idea @Ashley!? Many thanks

@GG-xz7nv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! How do you prevent condensation in your jars of infused oils when storing them?

@leeannpearlellisdettmers9504 Жыл бұрын

And the first time I got to be able to be interested in magic that takes place

@ambertan1251 2 жыл бұрын

Great 💓

@robloxandfortnitepro 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I am planning to make rue oil. For topical use. Could I use alcohol 90% or just plain virgin olive oil. Can I leave the jar next to the window. During winter inside for 3 -6 weeks

@tradcathpat6807 2 жыл бұрын

PLEASE!!!!! I'm trying to make a salve for my husband's pain and I can't seem to find any guidance on what Herb to infuse in the olive oil to make a good salve! Can you help me?? I'm new to using herbs! Thank you!!!

@ExtremeSurvivor_1 4 жыл бұрын

I Love your spunk and excitement for what you're doing. That said, regarding non organic simply because it's only going on your skin is a bit skewed in our teachings. Anything that goes on your largest organ and can be absorbed is in fact going INSIDE so, personally, I'd stick to pure organic everything 🍀💐. Thank you for your interesting and helpful videos! Have a Blessed Night 😇🙏💖💫

@phileofarm1 4 жыл бұрын

Becky Lewis, as I said, some of the oils it doesn’t matter if they are organic or not as the plant isn’t really sprayed. I never said that if it’s topical you don’t need organic! Only that edible oils can always be used topically, but not all topical oils can be used internally. But on some of the oils buying organic isn’t necessary, as they aren’t commonly sprayed so there isn’t much difference between them, it’s more about the label. I TOTALLY agree that the skin is the largest organ and it very much matters what you put on it! I’ve built my entire business and practice on this principle for the last 22 years, so no argument from me there! What I’m not a fan of is labels that imply something is healthier JUST because it’s organic, even when there isn’t much difference between a certified organic product and a non organic product, only money and a label. So if practices between organic farming and non organic farming are almost identical, I don’t feel buying the “certified” option is necessary or wise! Hope that clears things up! ❤️

@queenmothergoddessopulence2791 5 жыл бұрын

very nice ty ❤😘👍👍😘😘

@Skylightatdusk 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to combine the menstrums? For instance, if I want the potency of alcohol extraction but wish to minimize the alcohol and make the taste more appealing, can I combine alcohol and glycerine to make an ingestible medicinal tincture?

@jzs5285 3 жыл бұрын

interesting thanks, can I do this with fresh pomegranate kernels?

@shonamagouyrksaffold4109 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I have a juice extractor, what could I do with it? Extract juices from peelings?? I read in a herb book that using a juice extractor would come in handy with all this,,but I'm not sure how, or what I'd do with juice from it lol .I'm so sorry I have just begun this journey and have not made anything yet

@bellabates4512 7 ай бұрын

Above 76° becomes room temperature. so hard coconut oil say the type bought at Costco in the large jug is considered 76° coconut oil.

@kiaramullooly4395 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know of a resource that tells you what constituents are best suited to each carrier?

@synergisticliving4674 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have started using hemp oil to infuse (food grade Hemp oil). Have you played much with that? I too find that coconut oil is drying

@phileofarm1 4 жыл бұрын

Synergistic Living yes! I use hemp oil all the time! It’s amazing!

@Skylightatdusk 4 жыл бұрын

Someone told me that lower iodine indices of an oil makes it more suitable for extraction (than oils with higher indices). Is this a rule of thumb regardless of the type of material? What is the cut off point regarding what is effective and not please? Can the fat also be butters like shea butter (whose iodine index appears to be apx 59), melted with mild heat? Thanks

@lisabrewer8595 4 жыл бұрын

I tried fresh lavender infused in sunflower oil and warmed it in a pot and it smells really bad now. I dont know what I did wrong.it all smelled really good for the first little bit while it was warming up and now I fear I've ruined it. 😢😣

@sunitaprinja734 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on oil making. I have sage in my garden and i want to make sage oil for hair. How do i make sage oil. Usually i buy sage oil from shop and put few drops in olive oil, then apply on my hair.please help. And thanks. Sunita Prinja. X

@louiseeveritt4732 3 жыл бұрын

Is cottonseed oil okay to use??

@shonamagouyrksaffold4109 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Ashley, have you ever heard of Kudzu? Well I been thinking on it for years. God put it on Earth, and now it is plentiful, so I been thinking, it has to be good for something. I'd like to make a tincture AND I'd also like to make it as a face serum or cream. Can you tell me what I could infuse it with for those??

@stacy598 3 жыл бұрын

Shalom, wondering did you try the Kudzo herb and make the serum. How did it go?

@annaleonie2731 4 жыл бұрын

This video is more about deciding on the ingredients than making it. The video is mis-labelled.

@micacook5438 Жыл бұрын

I have see people add a small amount of vodka to the herb before adding oil. Is this something that will work?

@jackietaillon1917 Жыл бұрын

Did this go bad l kept lid on for 6wks it was fresh broadleaf and evoo kept dark....l see jelly on leaf please guide me . Tried to send pic but cant

@deqaali2144 5 жыл бұрын

I wanted to make a resin tincture without alcohol for gums. It would be used as a mouth wash or for gum issues after surgery. What is better to use, oil or acv?

@jcaloysius6637 5 жыл бұрын

Probably acv. An oil based is likely going to risk dislodging any dental work similar to how oil pulling will pop caps or pull fillings. Plus acv w/ the "mother" adds an extra kick as far as medicinal benefits.

@mimiwetu6998 5 жыл бұрын

I was looking to infuse fresh lavender into oil. I’ve seen some people using salt to absorb moisture. Is that necessary?

@phileofarm1 5 жыл бұрын

Charity Agbor, are they adding salt to the oil, or to the herbs first to draw out moisture? I never use salt in any way with my infused oils, except when I actually want salt in the mixture which is the case with a few bath oils. For lavender I just de-stem the fresh buds, then let them wilt for 12-24 hours, and then infuse. I’ve never had any problems with lavender oil going rancid so far with this method. Lavender typically doesn’t have a high moisture content, so you don’t have to worry too much, but with all fresh flowers I make a practice of letting them wilt first, before infusing into oil. Hope that helps!

@mimiwetu6998 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for responding. I watched a video of someone who layered dried lavender with salt into a glass jar. I thought it was a little too much salt going into it and I was a little thrown off. I’ll try out what you recommend. Thanks again

@mimiwetu6998 5 жыл бұрын

@tessasimmons7536 2 жыл бұрын

what kind of herbs homemade when you have fluid on your body like water so you can mix it up so you can go your night

@Skylightatdusk 4 жыл бұрын

*Can I extract first with alcohol and then simmer away the alcohol in oil to get all the benefits that oil could not have alone?*

@wendytobiassen6740 3 жыл бұрын

yes id like to know this too. I saw someone on you tube was drying and grinding the herbs finely, then stirring in a measure of alcohol until it was soaked in and then doing oil infusion process, what do you think of this idea @Ashley!?

@r0902716 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd like to know too!

@NYse821 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Can I do this with powdered Herbs instead?

@ShonnaNelsonWilliams 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I haven't tried. But I've seen other's put some really nice mixtures together.

@phileofarm1 4 жыл бұрын

Sessy A. Absolutely! I do that all the time as well! Some plants don’t infuse well after being dried, as their chemical structure changes when they dry, but most infuse quite well when dried! So the short answer is YES, and the long answer is: depends on the plant and what you are trying to extract from the plant and what you are using it for! 😊

@shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 жыл бұрын

So using coconut oil would not be recommended?? I know it hardens when cooled, but I kind of like the idea of it being infused for my aged skin

@phileofarm1 4 жыл бұрын

Shona Magouyrk Saffold, you can totally make coconut infused oil, but it is less nourishing to aging skin than many of the other oils available, and you will need to heat extract your herbs, to keep the oil liquid and where it can infused. Heat infusion works great, it’s just a slightly different infusion process!

@jpemm2418 Жыл бұрын

Coconut oil is the secret to Asian skin 😊 I use Virgin coconut oil.

@crystalpurple 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! i have a question.So i`ve put fresh flowers in a jar full of sunflower oil.In the mixture , i also sprayed a little perfume , shook it and i`m keeping it in a closet for a month..Could this work??

@phileofarm1 4 жыл бұрын

Aby Koukoutsi it could work! You need to make sure the flowers are wilted, so they don’t mold in the oil, especially if you have it in the dark. Make sure you have a cloth over the top so moisture can evaporate off as it brews, and check it and stir often! ❤️

@rvlucky2909 Жыл бұрын

Can you use regular vegetable oil

@zaharahcouture Жыл бұрын

Vegetable oil is made from soy beans. I personal would not suggest using it or cooking with it. It's not a high quality oil

@tanishamarko9251 3 жыл бұрын

where i can buy alcohol?

@hamzachanel6886 Жыл бұрын

Your. Speech is speedy.

@vickyvey1657 5 жыл бұрын

So the hard bit: how do you easily and systematically extract all bugs from the herbs ? Can't find anything concerning the issue on Google or KZfaq whatsoever. Herbalism looks too romantic. My dried calendula in the jar "releases" loads of fruit flies every night...

@nomadiclivingart 3 жыл бұрын

Strain the infused oil or tincture through a fine mesh or terry cloth to remove all the particles or bugs