Instructions

Traditional Method:

1. Fill your mason jar 1/2 to 3/4 full with dried flowers.
2. Cover the dried herb with the carrier oil, leaving 1/2 inch room at the top of the jar.
3. Place the jar in a cook dark place out of direct sunlight for 4-6 weeks. Shake the jar once a day to mix the dried flowers with the oil.
4. After the oil is infused, strain the calendula oil through a fine mesh strainer. You may want to line the strainer with cheesecloth or a coffee filter to filter the flower pieces from the oil.
5. Store the herbal oil in a cool place at room temperature.

Quick Method:

1. Fill your mason jar 1/2 to 3/4 full of dried calendula flowers or petals.
2. Cover the dried flowers with the carrier oil and leave at least 1/2 inch of room at the top of the jar. Secure with a lid and prepare the crock pot.
3. Place a kitchen towel at the bottom of the crockpot and place the jar in the pot.
4. Fill the crock pot with water until it reaches the the neck of the mason jar lid.
5. Turn the temperature at the lowest setting and allow the herbs to infuse for 8-24 hours. Leave the crockpot lid off during this time.
6. The water temperature should not reach above 100°F during the infusion.
7. After the oil is infused, strain the calendula oil through a fine mesh strainer. Store the oil in a dark colored jar in a cool place at room temperature.