How to Make Fenugreek Oil

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Infuse your oil with powerful fenugreek to promote hair growth and glowing skin
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If you've ever bought products designed to moisturize and nourish your hair and skin, they've probably contained some fenugreek oil. Instead of buying expensive conditioners, lotions, and creams that contain lots of fillers, make your own natural fenugreek oil. You'll just need fenugreek seeds and your choice of oil. Steep the seeds until the oil becomes fragrant and then strain the seeds. Store your oil in the fridge until you want to rub a little on your scalp or add it to another homemade beauty product .

How to Make Cold-Infused Fenugreek Oil

  1. Put enough fenugreek seeds into a jar that they take up about 1 inch (2.5 cm).
  2. Pour enough of your favorite oil overtop so that it covers the seeds by about 1 inch (2.5 cm).
  3. Seal the jar and leave it at room temperature for about 3 to 6 weeks.
  4. Strain the fenugreek with cheesecloth.
  5. Pour the oil into a bottle and keep it refrigerated for up to a month.
Method 1
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Cold-Infusing Fenugreek Oil

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  1. Get out a clean jar that's sealable and pour in at least enough fenugreek seeds to cover the bottom by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). You can buy fenugreek seeds at health supply stores, Indian markets, or online. [1]
    • If you'd like to make the fenugreek oil stronger, you can lightly crush the seeds in a mortar with a pestle .
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Fenugreek Oil
    You can use your favorite natural oil, such as olive, coconut, grapeseed, jojoba, or apricot oil. If you're going to use the fenugreek oil on your skin or hair, try to match the oil for your skin's condition. [2]
    • For example, if you have dry skin, use an extra-moisturizing oil, such as almond or avocado oil. If you have oily skin or hair, try hemp seed or apricot oil, for instance.
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    Place the jar in your pantry or windowsill and leave the oil to infuse. You can shake the jar once a day to help the mixture steep evenly. [3]
    • The oil will become stronger and darker the longer it infuses.

    Variation: For fenugreek oil that's infused by the sun, place the jar outside in direct sunlight. Shake the jar every day and let the oil infuse for 3 weeks.

  4. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring jug and lay a few pieces of cheesecloth in the strainer. Open the jar of fenugreek oil and slowly pour it into the strainer. [4]
    • Throw out the fenugreek seeds that are left in the cheesecloth.
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    Remove the strainer with the cheesecloth and slowly pour the fenugreek oil into a new storage container. Then, screw the lid on tight and place the oil in the refrigerator.
    • It's important to store the fenugreek oil out of direct sunlight and away from heat since these can make the oil become rancid.
    • Discard the fenugreek oil if it appears cloudy or you see mold growing.
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Creating Fenugreek Oil in a Slow Cooker

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Fenugreek Oil
    You can find fenugreek seeds at Indian markets, local health stores, bulk bins at your grocery store, or online.
    • There's no need to crush the seeds before you put them into the slow cooker.

    Variation: If you prefer, pour the oil and fenugreek seeds into a large canning jar. Place the jar into a double boiler with simmering water under it and heat it for 5 to 10 minutes so the oil becomes warm. Remove the jar and let the oil infuse for 1 to 2 days before you strain it.

  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Fenugreek Oil
    You can use just about any type of high-quality oil to make your fenugreek oil. In a pinch, you can even use olive oil or coconut oil. If you're going to use the fenugreek oil for your hair or skin, you'll probably want to choose an oil that works well with your hair or skin type. For example, if you have: [5]
    • Oily skin or hair, use apricot oil, grapeseed oil, or hemp seed oil.
    • Dry skin or hair, try almond oil, avocado oil, or jojoba oil.
    • Sensitive skin, use jojoba oil, evening primrose oil, rosehip oil, or sunflower oil.
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    Put the lid on the cooker and turn it to the lowest setting. If your slow cooker has a "Warm" setting, you can use it instead of "Low." Turn off the slow cooker once the oil has warmed for at least 3 hours or up to 5. [6]
    • The oil should turn slightly golden if it was a clear oil to begin with. The fenugreek oil will smell faintly bittersweet.
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    Turn off the slow cooker and place cheesecloth in a fine-mesh strainer. Set the strainer over a bowl and slowly pour the warm oil into it. The cheesecloth should catch the fenugreek seeds. Then, you can transfer the fenugreek oil to a storage bottle with a tight lid. [7]
    • Discard the fenugreek seeds that are left in the cheesecloth.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Fenugreek Oil
    The fenugreek oil could become rancid if it's stored in direct sunlight or in a hot space. Keep the container of fenugreek oil in the refrigerator and try to use it within 1 month of making it. [8]
    • You can rub the fenugreek oil on your skin for a moisturizing treatment or massage some of it into your hair to condition it.
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    You can receive numerous health benefits from fenugreek seeds in soups, baked goods, salads, and curry. Fenugreek seeds taste better roasted or blended with spices.
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    In powdered or crushed form, you can consume fenugreek in capsule form, pancakes, herbal tea, and bread.
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      Warnings

      • Avoid using fenugreek oil if you're pregnant because it can cause contractions. If you're breastfeeding, ask your doctor about using fenugreek oil. More research is needed to determine if it's safe. [9]
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      • If you have hormone-sensitive cancer, talk with your doctor before using fenugreek oil since fenugreek acts like estrogen. [10]
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      Things You'll Need

      Cold-Infusing Fenugreek Oil

      • Glass jar with a lid
      • Storage container
      • Fine-mesh strainer
      • Cheesecloth or filter

      Creating Fenugreek Oil in a Slow Cooker

      • Small slow cooker
      • Measuring cups
      • Storage container
      • Fine-mesh strainer
      • Cheesecloth or filter

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      2. ↑ https://youtu.be/pEf-o294J5A?t=197
      3. ↑ https://practicalselfreliance.com/make-herbal-infused-oil/
      4. ↑ https://practicalselfreliance.com/make-herbal-infused-oil/
      5. ↑ https://youtu.be/Y5cpeEtqLAA?t=175
      6. ↑ https://youtu.be/304bMv0WY3M?t=379
      7. ↑ https://youtu.be/304bMv0WY3M?t=650
      8. ↑ https://news.ncsu.edu/2019/12/infused-food-safety-tips/
      9. ↑ https://nccih.nih.gov/health/fenugreek
      1. ↑ https://nccih.nih.gov/health/fenugreek

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