R rileylite Well-Known Member Joined Feb 29, 2012 Messages 51 Reaction score 0 Mar 20, 2012 #1 Can you infuse oils using fruits or flowers? I've only seen it done with herbs and was wondering what the limit is to what will work.
Can you infuse oils using fruits or flowers? I've only seen it done with herbs and was wondering what the limit is to what will work.
Y Yvonne Well-Known Member Joined Mar 18, 2012 Messages 139 Reaction score 4 Apr 4, 2012 #2 I did infuse orange blossom in olive oil, not very strong, but pleasant, i'm using it only for bath, also dry oranges and lemons gave nice smell in olive oil, hope it helps
I did infuse orange blossom in olive oil, not very strong, but pleasant, i'm using it only for bath, also dry oranges and lemons gave nice smell in olive oil, hope it helps
lsg Staff member Admin Moderator Supporting Member Joined Oct 14, 2007 Messages 17,643 Reaction score 8,171 Apr 5, 2012 #3 I like to use dried flower material when infusing oil. You can use fresh petals, but make sure they are slightly wilted. Here is one of my favorite sites: http://public.herbmentor.com/
I like to use dried flower material when infusing oil. You can use fresh petals, but make sure they are slightly wilted. Here is one of my favorite sites: http://public.herbmentor.com/
F Fragola Well-Known Member Joined Sep 2, 2011 Messages 831 Reaction score 12 Apr 6, 2012 #4 I saw rose petals infused like that. Very nice scent. With fresh flowers, I would be worried about the risk of spoilage.
I saw rose petals infused like that. Very nice scent. With fresh flowers, I would be worried about the risk of spoilage.