How to Make Mint Essential Oil

Essential oils can be made at home at a lower cost than health food stores in some instances. Essential oils can be used for a myriad of health, beauty and mental purposes. Essential oils can relieve tension, anxiety, depression and promote relaxation, calm, healthy skin and good attitudes. Making your own essential oils can be quite simple, and with all of the various health benefits, who wouldn't want to take advantage of such an activity?

Things You'll Need

• Minty herbs such as peppermint, rosemary and spearmint
• Crock pot
• Olive oil
• Cheescloth
• Phial

Instructions

1. Turn the crockpot on low.

2. Combine the herbs with the oil in a ratio of 1/4 ounce of herbs to 1 cup of oil. Let cook on low for 4 to 8 hours.

3. Strain liquid through a cheese cloth into a phial, glass or plastic container. Do not use metal with the essential oil because the metal can contaminate the oil.

4. Use as desired.

References

• HealthyNewAge.com