Infused Oils

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Hi,

 

I am contemplating making some infused oils with herbs that I have

growing in my garden. Unfortunately, I know very little about herbalism.

As I started googling how to make them, I realized that there are

various ways to go about it, and now I'm confused. Seems like one can

infuse oils a) in cold oil in the sun; b) in cold oil sitting in a dark

place; c) in hot oil poured over the herbs; d) steeping them in a double

boiler and many, many other ways.

 

What I am having trouble with is figuring out which method is best for

which herb. I realize that people spend their lifetimes learning this

but is there some sort of a rule of thumb I can use before I go out and

buy some good books about the subject? Are there pros and cons to cold

infusion vs. hot infusion?

 

Thank you very much in advance,

Nika