mystical_angel1219 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I have been researching this process, and found some good info on www.about.com. But it doesn't really go into depth about the shelf life of an infusion. I would like to know if it depends on the actual herb used, the oil or both? Can you infuse herbs, and leave the mixture on the shelf until needed? Do they turn colors, or go moldy? Can you leave the herbs in the oil indefinitely, or do they need to be strained out for maximum shelf life? Also, if used in CP, would the herbs turn completely brown? Yes, I ask many questions... LOL!!I am going to check around for a book, and browse the soaping forums.TIA> :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crying Moon Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I have no idea how to infuse herbs successfully, but I can tell you what NOT to do. One time I put a couple fresh sprigs of rosemary in a bottle of olive oil to use for cooking, and after a few days, it had that gross white fuzzy mold all over it. I also have a lavender plant that didn't get "accidentally" run over with the lawn mower this year and I'm wondering what to do with it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Check out some of these sites. One is actually for herbal oil infusion to use in soap. Hope this helps. Gingerwww.candleandsoap.about.comwww.911herbal.comwww.susunweed.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Just type in herbal infusion in the search boxes...I forgot to add that to above message. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Here's a group I belong to which has provided me with a wealth of info on infusing herbs and using my infusions. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/3BearsHerbals/ Doris, the founder of the group, is a wonderful person and has been doing this for years. She and some of the more experienced members have been a real help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thank you ladies. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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