Procedure (Infusion Method)
Prep botanicals: Lightly bruise cloves, crush bay leaves, and rinse curry leaves to expose their oils. Pat dry thoroughly.
Double-boiler setup: Add coconut and castor oils to a heat-safe glass bowl set over simmering water. Keep the temperature below 95 °C so delicate actives stay intact.
Slow infusion: Stir in cloves, rosemary, bay, fenugreek, and curry leaves. Maintain gentle heat for about 40 minutes; the oils will darken and release a strong herb-spice aroma.
Cool & enrich: Remove from heat, pierce the vitamin E capsules, and squeeze the contents into the warm oil. Stir well.
Strain: Once fully cool, strain through muslin or a fine sieve. Discard the spent botanicals and transfer the oil to an amber dropper bottle to protect it from light.
