11 Flowers/Herbs for Infusion

I usually keep all of the glass containers that are garbage/recycable. I always think it is such a waste to throw out, so I have kept most of my glass containers for the last 4 years…

Glass containers that I have been “collecting”

Well, I finally know what I will be using them for! And it is such a great idea:

Infused flower/herb oils/water!

February and March are the months that most seeds are sowed.

My plan for this month of February is to sow 4 or 5 different types of flowers. After the flowers bloom I will try and make infused oils with their petals.

Infused oils are highly therapeutical and have been used for centuries for their healing properties. They can be applied directly on your skin, hair, as a natural fragrance (I’ll try them in my CP soaps).

Ideas:

• Infused oils (carrier oils to use) ex: cocounut oil, avocado oil, olive oil…
• Infused vinegar (for cleaning your house, hair and skin) NOTE: Use Apple Cider Vinegar
• Face serum

 

Flowers/Herbs I will infuse this summer:

• Basil:

Already planted in my backyard from a few years ago.

• Calendula

Sowing this month.

• Carnation:

Already planted in my backyard from a few years ago.

• Chamomile:

As if they were in my backyard, these flowers are everywhere – going for a walk and I’ll pick a few.

• Gardenia:

Already planted in my backyard from a few years ago.

• Horsetail:

As if they were in my backyard, horsetail (cavalinha in portuguese) is easy to find in the woods nearby.

• Jasmine:

Already planted in my backyard from a few years ago.

 

• Lavender:

 

As if they were in my backyard, lavendar (lavanda in portuguese) is easy to find in the woods nearby.

• Lotus:

Sowing this month.

• Oregano:

Sowing this month.

• Physalis

Already planted in my backyard from a few years ago.

 

I am planning this month to sow or buy the flowers calendula and lotus.

I will later post my infusion oils and skin products! 🙂