Radek Tesár 7. 8. 2025 clock 3 minutes
Herbal and floral oils can be easily made at home, without unnecessary chemistry and fresh or dried ingredients. The result is a multifunctional elixir of beauty, taste and smell.
Home oils with herbs or flowers become a popular hit not only among enthusiasts for healthy cooking, but also in body care. Production is not complicated: good quality oil and a handful of fresh or. Besides that The oils produced smell beautiful and taste, they can also have beneficial effects on skin, hair or digestion. Moreover, it is a great way to use excess herbs from the garden that would otherwise come to be wasted.
How to make herbal oils
There are two basic ways to infuse herbs in oil: for heat and cold. Both methods have their specifics and advantages. If you want oil primarily to flavor meals, reach for fresh soft herbs such as parsley, coriander, chives, basil or dill. Briefly blanch them, for about 15 seconds in boiling water, then cool in an ice bath and dry thoroughly. Together with high -quality olive or sunflower oil, mix them into a smooth paste, which then sieve through a fine canvas or coffee filter. Keep them in the fridge and consume ideally within a week.
In the production of body or medicinal oils is often used so -called “folk” method in which you simply fill a glass of dried herbs and pour them with oil. You can use olive, almond, or coconut. Leave the glass in a warm place, perhaps on the window sill, 2-4 weeks and occasionally shake. After leaching, you can slip and pour into a clean bottle. This type of oil is ideal as a basis for balms, massage oils or.
When working with fresh herbs, always make sure they are thoroughly dried. Excess water can cause them to be molding. Natural antioxidant, such as vitamin E, can also be added to prolong oil durability. And if you want an extra gentle result without deposits, strain the oil twice, first over the canvas, then through a coffee filter.
How to use oils: in the kitchen, bathroom and first -aid kit
Herbal oils can raise ordinary food to a new level. It is perfect for flavoring salads, pasta, soups and grilled vegetables. Drip on mixed eggs or roast fish give the food to the pitch and an elegant look.
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Floral oils such as lavender, roses or chamomile are excellent for relaxing massages, baths or as a basis for homemade cosmetics. The marigold infusion has proven itself in the care of irritated or dry skin.
Home oils are also a beautiful, original gift. Just pour them into a nice bottle, get a label and a bow, and you have a personal and fragrant package of joy. So if you want to start making herbal or floral oils, just little: quality raw materials, a little patience and the desire to experiment. And whether you use them in salad or skin, they will always bring you a piece of nature directly home.
