Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 HI, I am going to infuse oil with several herbs (first time at it.) I was told to use olive oil bec. the shelf life is long. I have Star brand olive oil. It is extra virgin. It is dark and thick. Is that ok? OR should I get one that is thinner in consistancy? Thank you for any help you can give me. Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Olive oil can get rancid and this will darken it. I have bought Extra Virgin Coldpressed Olive Oil from Eden and Spectrum that smelled like an LP leak when I opened them. I have just bought them yet they were already rancid. Does you olive oil smell fresh or old? As long as it is not rancid, at least with my experience, the oil you have will be fine. Remember, the lower the heat the longer the time you will need to infuse the herbs, but the higher quality the herbal oil. It is easy to heat oil too high and get fried leaves instead. Good Luck, Annette - <rja86 <herbal remedies > Wednesday, May 23, 2001 12:12 AM [herbal remedies] Infused oil question > HI, > I am going to infuse oil with several herbs (first time at it.) I was told to use olive oil bec. the shelf life is long. I have Star brand olive oil. It is extra virgin. It is dark and thick. Is that ok? OR should I get one that is thinner in consistancy? > Thank you for any help you can give me. > Renee > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2001 Report Share Posted May 25, 2001 Hi Renee, Not familiar with that brand so can give you no critique. I use Lorenzo's as it is simply the best I've ever tasted or used. There's another brand called "Nomad" which is also excellent but very expensive. Both of the above truly taste like real olives. Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington I am going to infuse oil with several herbs (first time at it.) I was told to use olive oil bec. the shelf life is long. I have Star brand olive oil. It is extra virgin. It is dark and thick. Is that ok? OR should I get one that is thinner in consistancy?Thank you for any help you can give me.Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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