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RE: Ancient Oil Massage For Modern Paople. Part 1
Holy smokes, @gurunow! (Pardon the pun!)
This is some fabulous information that I haven't seen shared anywhere before this.
Question: once the oil is cured, how long can it be kept for? Does it "spoil" or go rancid?
I was thinking the other day that I want to add some coconut oil as a carrier for my lavender and peppermint oil, both of which I use for migraines. Do you think using a carrier oil lessens the efficacy of the other oil?
This post came at the time, so I can't wait to hear your thoughts on my questions.
And by the way, even though I no longer use ghee because I am off dairy, whenever I think of it, I think of when you first introduced it to me. :-)
If it is a case where just a few drops are used essential oils generally don't need carriers which would dilute their potency but they can be mixed with each other for special effects. For general massage purposes a few drops of essential oils can be mixed with the massage oil to enhance the effects of the massage. Herbs can also be added to the massage oil but is added during the curing stage.
Cured oils have a long shelf life but I don't know exactly how long.
Ghee, which has the milk solid removed, can be used as a carrier for herbs when eaten. It is a very light oil and carries the herbs deeper into the tissues which makes them more effective.