Bedtime Herbal Body Oil Recipe
Oiling your body is one of the best things you can do for your nervous system. This recipe is rich in nerve tonic herbs that help to calm tension and anxiety. Here’s how to make body oil at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups olive oil (480 ml)
- 2 1/2 tbsp crushed dried chamomile (2.5 g)
- 2 1/2 tbsp crushed dried elderflowers (2.5 g)
- 2 1/2 tbsp crushed dried lavender (2.5 g)
Instructions
- Put herbs and oil into a sterilized glass jar, then cap and label with the contents and date.
- Let steep for two to four weeks, occasionally shaking the jar to keep the herbs fully submerged in the oil.
- To strain, place a strainer into a clean jar, then put muslin on top of the strainer.
- Pour the oil and herbs through the muslin, being careful not to let the herbs spill over the side of the cloth into the jar.
- Discard the herbs into your compost pile that is designated just for herbs.
- Bottle your finished Bedtime Body Oil in a clean, labeled jar.
Notes
You can refrigerate your herbal oil to help preserve its shelf life. In general, your herbal infused oils are good for one year as long it is stored with some care. Remember that light, excess heat, exposure to moisture, and fluctuating temperatures break down the integrity of the oil.