Extracting essential oils from plant material is not easy! It isn’t very practical or cost-effective to try to get your own pure essential oils at home. However, you can make infused oils easily in a month or less. You can use just about any aromatic herb to make an infused oil. Try lavender, chamomile, peppermint or spearmint, rosemary, basil, or lemon balm. Pick the healthiest looking leaves and/or flowers you can find on a warm, sunny morning after the dew has evaporated — this is when the scent (and essential oil) is at its highest. If you want to use … Continue reading →