How to Make Rosemary Oil

Herbal oils are a nice way to keep your skin and hair healthy naturally. Rosemary is an herb that has been used for centuries and has several medicinal purposes. Rosemary oil can be used as a massage oil to reduce muscular pain and symptoms of rheumatism. It has also been used to treat dandruff and itchiness of the scalp. Rubbed into the temples, rosemary oil can relieve tension or stress headaches. Making your own herbal oils is easy and cost effective, especially if you grow your own herbs.

Things You'll Need

• Rosemary
• Jar with lid
• Oil such as almond, apricot kernel, grapeseed or olive
• Muslin
• Rubber band
• Strainer
• Bottle to store oil

Instructions

1. Pick fresh rosemary sprigs.

2. Strip the needles from the stem and set aside overnight to dry. It's important to dry the herb overnight to allow any moisture on the plant to evaporate. If you use a plant that still has moisture on it, the finished oil will become cloudy and mold can grow in it.

3. Place the dried needles in a clean jar such as a mason jar and completely cover with your oil of choice.

4. Put a lid on the jar or cover with a piece of muslin and a rubber band to hold in place.

5. Place the jar in a sunny location such as a windowsill or green house for about 6 weeks.

6. Shake the mixture every day.

7. After 6 weeks, strain the oil into a bottle.

8. Store rosemary oil in a cool, dark place.

Tips & Warnings

• If using the oil on your skin or scalp, grapeseed oil is a good choice because it's a light oil.

• Be sure all of the herb is covered in the oil or else it will mold.

• Be cautious if using rosemary oil on blond hair as it can darken the hair.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish