pebbles Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Can you use powdered botanicals for infusions? I want to make a calendula infused oil for my daughter, but I just have so much calendula powder instead of the dried flowers. I'm using it in a body powder. Anyway, wasn't sure if its not "strong" enough since it's been pulverized. LOL! Trying to be a good girl & NOT order more stuff. Also, I have to use a different oil rather than the standard olive cause she's allergic to that. Sad, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I guess you could, but it would be hard to filter out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well, I was thinking of perhaps putting it in a tea or muslin bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akua Wood Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Are you going to use the infused oil in a body powder? It might be easier to add the powdered calendula to your other dry ingredients.Infusing the powdered botanical would be more difficult as it tends to sink to the bottom of the oil - unlike the dry herbs which tend to float in the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 No, I wanted to use the oil for an eczema cream. I use the powder form in the dustin powder. Well, I guess there's no getting around it, so I'm just gonna have to break down & purchase some. It'll be my luck that I'll create a HUGE mess anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Flapp Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 www.sunrosearomatics.com has the finest calendula infused oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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