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Sylvia Rose's avatar

I make herbal oils regularly, but alcohol has never played a role in my process. What does it do to the herbs? Also, yarrow and mugwort oil sounds divine. I’m definitely going to make some this summer!

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Ariana Shani's avatar

The alcohol extracts the compounds that aren't processed with oil.

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Sylvia Rose's avatar

Thank you!

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Graveyard Dirt in the Garden's avatar

I love the imagery here. This is beautiful. I have estafiate (native mugwort to central Texas) growing in my garden that I put in my tallow balm. It’s a dream. 🥰

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Ariana Shani's avatar

I've used this oil in a tallow balm recipe, highly recommend the combo.

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Graveyard Dirt in the Garden's avatar

Bet! I’m going to try it.

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Kelley Murphy's avatar

I searched all last summer for Mugwort. I hope she comes to me this season!

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The Rabid Artist's avatar

Do you have any recommendations for sourcing these? I currently live in NC, but will be visiting OH very soon.

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Ariana Shani's avatar

I suggest getting a local foraging guide book. I live in New England so the species may vary. Artemesia Vulgaris is invasive in Ohio and Achillea Millefolium is a common in fields.

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