Procedure – Two-Week Solar Infusion
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Prep the botanicals. Lightly bruise the cloves with a mortar and pestle and crumble the rose petals to maximize their surface area.
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Layer & cover. Place the cloves and roses into a sterilized 120 ml amber jar. Pour in the almond and jojoba oils until the botanicals are covered by about 2 cm. Pierce the vitamin E capsules, squeezing the oil directly into the jar.
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Infuse in sunlight. Seal the jar and set it on a sunny windowsill for 10–14 days, shaking gently once daily. Mild warmth coaxes out volatile aromatic compounds without cooking the delicate roses.
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Strain. After two weeks, filter the mixture through a coffee filter or muslin cloth to remove all solids, yielding a clear, softly floral, clove-scented oil.
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Fortify. For extra potency, stir in three drops of frankincense essential oil. Decant the finished oil into a dark dropper bottle, label clearly, and store in a cool, dry cupboard.
