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9 years ago

I am infusing plantain leaves and seed stalks in both coconut oil or in olive oil. Both seem to work well to treat the symptions of an idiopathic pruritus. I am also adding for the first time vitamin E ( 400 IU per 250 ml).
My main concern is the possible loss of essential oil at 160 degree F .
Any comments will be welcome

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IdahoHerbalist
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I would not infuse at any temperature above 120 degrees. Lower is better. I infuse at room temperature. It takes longer but you do not destroy the medicine. Many medicinal properties are heat tolerant, but why take a chance?

We also dry our material at room temp.
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