I am very confused. You say to "toast" the cloves, then rinse, then dry, then crush while still warm from "boiling"? Please help me understand. I don't recall your saying to boil the cloves.
1. For every cup of oil you want to infuse, toast about 1/2 Tbsp. of cloves in a pan over medium heat. The volatile oils in the cloves are mobilized and simpler to extract when they are toasted. How many minutes of toasting? Thank you
It's $10:00 for 10 ml. at the Chemist.I use mineral oil(parrafin) from Bunnings, (about $15 per litre) and an electric coffee grinder (about $20 at K Mart), to treat mould but I'm not sure about amounts... I'm trying 6 1/2 teaspoons of ground cloves to 1 litre of parrafin...leave for a week to prove...wish me luck. Chemist told me the mould won't come back.
Hi! Thank you for mentioning. My apologies for not mentioning this in the video! Yes, you should strain the cloves after they have infused in the olive oil for the specified period of 2 weeks (or longer if you prefer a stronger flavor). By straining the clove-infused oil, you'll remove the solid cloves and any particles, leaving you with a clear and flavorful clove oil ready for use. Remember to use it within a month if stored outside the refrigerator To strain: 1. Place a sieve over a bowl or directly over the bottle or jar you plan to store the clove oil in. Line the sieve with a layer of cheesecloth. Cheesecloth helps to catch any solid particles, ensuring your clove oil is smooth and free of debris. 2. Carefully pour the infused olive oil through the cheesecloth-lined sieve. The sieve will catch the cloves and any sediment, allowing the clear infused oil to pass through. If you want to extract every bit of infused oil, you can gently press the cloves against the cheesecloth with a spoon or spatula to release any remaining oil. 3. Once strained, transfer the strained clove oil into a sterilized bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Make sure the container is also sterilized to ensure the oil stays fresh longer. 4. Store the clove oil in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. If you want to prolong its shelf life, you can store it in the refrigerator, which can help maintain its freshness.
My dentists wife loved the smell of the clove soap he washed his hands with (years ago). She nearly died because she killed all the bacteria on her body, good AND bad. Do not bath or shower with it.
Yes, you can substitute cooking oil for the olive oil. Cooking oils such as vegetable oil or sunflower oil can be used as alternatives to olive oil. The purpose of the oil is to extract the aromatic and beneficial compounds from the cloves, so using a different type of cooking oil should still achieve a similar result.
Yes, you can buy clove oil for making your own perfume. Clove oil is available from various suppliers, including online retailers (like Amazon), health food stores, and some pharmacies. Just make sure it is pure essential clove oil.
