Ingredients
About 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
2 TBS Fresh organic garlic crushed, chopped, or minced
2 TBS Dried organic mullein flowers
1 to 2 TBS Dried calendula and or St. John’s wort (optional)
Directions
Method 1 (slowest, but best if you can spare the time)
1. Place garlic, mullein flowers, calendula, St. John’s wort, and other herbal ingredients of your choice in a clean, dry glass jar.
2. Pour enough olive oil to completely cover the blend. The amount of oil needed will vary based on the amount of garlic and other herbs added to your blend.
3. Cover the jar with its lid and leave it in a cool dark place to infuse for 4 to 6 weeks. Alternatively, you can place the jar in a window seal to make a solar infusion for 2 to 4 weeks.
4. Strain using cheesecloth into a clean, glass jar. Store in the fridge or the freezer to preserve for longer.
Method 2 (fast or faster)
1. Place garlic, mullein flowers, calendula, St. John’s wort, and other herbal ingredients of your choice in a clean, dry glass jar.
2. Pour enough olive oil to completely cover the blend. The amount of oil needed will vary based on the amount of garlic and other herbs added to your blend. Cover jar with lid, cheesecloth, or a paper towel secured with a rubber band.
3. Using a double boiler or slow cooker, add just enough water to cover half of the jar.
4. Place the jar inside your slow cooker or double broiler and ensure the water does NOT touch the cheesecloth.
5. Allow the blend to infuse over low heat for at least 20-30 minutes in a double boiler, do NOT let the oil come to a boil or simmer. Cooking the oil will degrade the beneficial properties. Alternatively, set the slow cooker to the lowest setting and allow the blend to infuse for 2-3 hours.
6. Strain using cheesecloth into a clean, glass jar. Store in the fridge or the freezer to preserve for longer.