Medicine Making Class: Herbal Oils & Salves - Feb. 8, 2026 Cardiovascular Health codirector of Soul Fire Farm

codirector of Soul Fire Farm Leah Penniman

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Medicine Making Class: Herbal Oils & Salves - Feb. 8, 2026 Cardiovascular Health codirector of Soul Fire FarmInfused oils are often mistaken for essential oils, which are very different. When a whole herb is infused in oil, it encapsulates so much more than just the volatile oils (aka essential oil) of the plant. Fixed oils, such as sunflower oil, extract certain constituents from plants including volatile oils and flavonoids (anti oxidants). Herbal oils are a beloved remedy for many herbalist of all different cultures. Oils provide a sensual vehicle that