28-06-2015, 18:46
Rose Mountain herbs has good bulk prices. The 1/4 pound packages are a whole lot for most purposes. You can also grow your own plants if you are certain of what you're doing.
For topical use, unrefined vegetable oils are better than alcohol extracts. Alcohol, such as Vodka, extracts or teas are for edible use. Just soak the herb in the liquid in a brown glass bottle, then put it in a dark place. You can shake it every day. It doesn't have to be strained, just pour it out when you want to use it. A few drops or a spoon amount can be used. Just do an internet search on alcohol extracts or infusions.
There are also foods like oatmeal and pumpkin seed that can help without needing to be extracted.
For topical use, unrefined vegetable oils are better than alcohol extracts. Alcohol, such as Vodka, extracts or teas are for edible use. Just soak the herb in the liquid in a brown glass bottle, then put it in a dark place. You can shake it every day. It doesn't have to be strained, just pour it out when you want to use it. A few drops or a spoon amount can be used. Just do an internet search on alcohol extracts or infusions.
There are also foods like oatmeal and pumpkin seed that can help without needing to be extracted.