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This infused oil is great for your poultry mixed with their favorite seed of choice. The herbal ingredients are meant to address some health imbalances that may arise from the extreme cold temps and respiratory issues that can be more prevalent during this season. The ingredients are olive oil (or some other vegetable oil that consists of monosaturated fats), garlic, carrot, rose hips and cayenne pepper. The garlic will be used primarily for some antibiotic properties, and antioxidant properties. The rose hips are high in Vitamin C and aid the digestive system. Carrots are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin in C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and folic acid. You can visit the links I have on the forum to read more about garlic, carrot and rose hips. Cayenne pepper primarily works on the blood to promote circulation to the extremities. This primary action with cayenne pepper promotes internal "warming" as a general stimulant. Olive oil also adds lots of healthy benefits too. It contains mostly good fats, and vitamins A,E and K. The phenols can be used effectively as probiotics for the digestive system. Mixing capsicum (cayenne pepper) and Vitamin C (rose hips and carrot) enhance the effects of the garlic. Mix 8 ounces of olive oil, 1.5 bulbs of crushed garlic, 1/2 cup of crushed rosehips, 1 large carrot finely graded, and 1 teaspoon of crushed cayenne pepper. You can mix the ingredients and let it infuse for 2 weeks in a sunny window or use a crock pot to speed up the process. If you use a crock pot, use the setting "warm" for about 3-4 hours, then turn it off and let it continue to infuse overnight. I drizzle the oil over the seed and mix, enough to cover the seed. The oil will store in your fridge up to a month. I usually make enough to use within a few weeks so then I can simply store it in my cupboard.
Ingredients using olive oil, garlic, carrot, rose hips and cayenne pepper. I used
a crock pot for this mix. ![]() Mixed together in the crock pot with olive oil. ![]() After infusing overnight, I strain the herbs from the oil. ![]() What the winter oil now looks like compared to olive oil It is almost like a doctrine of signature looking like the sun to warm and boost the body in the winter! :-) ![]() Do not throw away the mark (used herbs). This can still be eaten by your poultry and still have some nutritious and medicinal value. ![]() The girls are gobbling it up.. ![]() ![]() The guineas need a little encouragement with some wild bird seed sprinkled on top. ![]() ![]() Moonlight Mile Herb Farm © 2010 Susan Burek |