Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Basic Rose Water/Infusion To Make a Simple Infusion - Steep 1/4 cup herb for 15 to 20 minutes in a quart of water that has just been boiled. Let cool. Never boil herbs because they will lose their volatile oils and much of their healing qualities. An infusuion will keep for up to 7 days, so it is easy to make up ahead of time. Basic Rose Water: Dried Rose Petals Glass Jar Water 1 Tablespoon Vodka Place Rose petals in jar, add cold water. Close lid of jar. Let set 24 hours to 3 days. Shaking once per day. Strain Rose petals, add vodka and pour into decorative container. When you are creating a blend remember that almost every blend is enhanced by adding even 1 drop of Lavender. Infused Oil - Fill a clear glass jar with dried flowers, petals or leaves. Pour in your favorite oil until it completely covers the herb, close the jar, and shake well. Place jar in a sunny location, shake everyday for 2-6 weeks. Strain the herbs with cheesecloth, squeezing out all remaining oil. Pour your infused oil into dark glass bottles, label and store. Infused Oil Tips: > For a stronger cold infusion, repeat the whole process with your infused oil and fresh herbs. > Crushing herbs with a morter and pestle makes a stronger infusion. > Olive oil works well for cold infusions, because it rarely becomes rancid. > Add vitamin E to help preserve your oil. > Make a hot infusion by putting the herbs and oil in a non-metal, oven-proof bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (like a double boiler). Cover and simmer gently for 2-3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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