Solution for Pouring Moringa Oil (and other viscous oils)

Hi Kathryn,

I received my oils and they are wondrous.  I’m just beginning to play with the Moringa.  I noticed it’s quite thick.  Does it need to be heated to use.  I’m trying to separate some of it out to give to family members but it’s too thick to transfer into small bottles as it is.  I always hesitate to heat oils - especially ones that are going to be consumed.  Any suggestions for how to work with it.

thanks!

Thanks for your inquiry.  

Working with the cold-pressed botanical oils is tricky, since we do not want to defeat the purpose of keeping the temperature low during production, by heating the oils to make them pour!  Yet they must be heated enough to make them flow.

I have found with the moringa that it works well to place the bottle that is containing the oil, into a cup or mug for hot drinks.  If your bottle is large (100ml or more) you can put it into a medium sized bowl.  Pour hot, but not boiling, water in the cup until it reaches about the midpoint of the bottle’s height. (You may lose your label doing this, so you will want to find another way to identify this bottle).

Let the oil sit for a few minutes and check it often.  Once it is truly liquified, use it quickly before it returns to its thickened state.  

Another great thing that I have found with the moringa, is that it stays a bit more liquified by adding other essential oils to it.  I am currently taking it with these oils added (see this recipe).  I am sure that the amount and kind of essential oils added will create a different effect, but this combination is keeping it thin enough to be used with a glass-dropper bottle.

The method of warming the oil with hot water can be used for CO2 extracts, and any viscous oils that  need to be poured.  

Kathryn

A Eucalyptus Experience

FROM A BUYERS CLUB MEMBER:

Kathryn and Michael,

Last night I woke up in the wee hours of the morning.  I was feeling stuffed up.  I was uncomfortable.  I was having trouble taking full deep breaths. 

 I intuitively thought of Eucalyptus - or maybe it was more that Eucalyptus was speaking to me.  When the mind is not fully awake yet, the heart is more open to the messages that are coming to it.  I happened to have 2 Eucalyptus Tree oils near me.  One was Blue Gum.  The other was Red Gum.  Blue Gum is one I often go to to help open me up so I can breathe more fully.  

I opened them each up one at a time and sampled their scent.  Tonight Red Gum was more appealing to me.  I’ve come to see the that scents that are most appealing are the ones that are most needed in the moment so I trusted that.  I opened up the bottle of Red Gum and placed it near me.  After just a minute or two I already noticed my breathing passages opening up.  After 10 minutes I was taking full deep breaths and feeling much more comfortable and relaxed.  I closed up the bottle and was asleep almost as soon as my head was back on the pillow.

A side note:  Be mindful of how long you breathe in the oils.  I have noticed that I begin to get headachy when I’ve been breathing in some oils for too long.  I have come to see that there is a certain shift in the aroma of the oil that lets me know when it’s been enough.   

When you are aware and your intent is to listen to your body and the oils - you’ll be guided perfectly.  There is a consciousness and a wisdom in the oils that can be accessed when you’re open to it.  Until then, reach out to a trusted source for advice and do your research into the oil you’re wanting to engage with.

Thank G-d for the gifts of the earth : )