{"id":14307,"date":"2024-07-06T12:53:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T09:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/how-do-i-make-st-johns-wort-oil-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T08:39:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T05:39:00","slug":"how-do-i-make-spatholado-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/how-do-i-make-spatholado-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I make spatholado 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"&#13;\n<p>I make St. John\u2019s wort oil, a traditional vegetable oil produced from the flowers of the Hypericum perforatum plant. This oil is often used for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and healing properties. Steps to make your own St. John\u2019s wort oil at home.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background\">I make St. John\u2019s wort oil &#8211; Materials.<\/h3>&#13;\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">&#13;\n<li>Fresh St. John&#8217;s wort (Hypericum perforatum) flowers<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li>Olive oil or other <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/product-category\/oils-tinctures\/extracts-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vegetable oil<\/a><\/span> (e.g. almond oil) Light oil gives a more intense red color<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li>A glass jar with a lid, preferably a dark color<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li>Clean cheesecloth or coffee filter<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li>Bottle for storage<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>\r\n&#13;\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\">How St. John\u2019s wort oil made &#8211; Preparation steps:<\/h4>&#13;\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/product\/st-johns-wort-oil\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"460\" class=\"wp-image-14304\" style=\"width: 327px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/spatholado-2-e1740842343632.jpg\" alt=\"I make St. John&#x2019;s wort oil \" srcset=\"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/spatholado-2-e1740842343632.jpg 880w, https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/spatholado-2-e1740842343632-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/spatholado-2-e1740842343632-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/spatholado-2-e1740842343632-400x209.jpg 400w, https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/spatholado-2-e1740842343632-10x5.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>&#13;\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">&#13;\n<li><strong>Flower Gathering:<\/strong> Gather <strong>fresh<\/strong> sedum flowers during its flowering season, which is usually in June and July. Ideally, collection should be done in the early hours of the morning and not when it is humid.<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li><strong>Place in a container:<\/strong> Fill a clean glass vase with the fresh flowers up to 3\/4 of its height.<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li><strong>Adding Oil:<\/strong> Pourthe <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olive oil<\/a> or vegetable oil of your choice into the jar until the flowers are completely covered. Leave about 2-3cm of space at the top to allow room for any expansion of the oil.<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li><strong>Extraction:<\/strong> Close the jar tightly and place it in a spot for 4-6 weeks. Shake the jar gently every few days to improve the extraction of the active ingredients into the oil.<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li><strong>Straining:<\/strong> After <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Extraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extraction<\/a>, strain the oil through a clean cheesecloth or coffee filter to remove the flowers and any residue.<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Transfer oil to a clean, dark glass bottle to protect from light, which can shorten its shelf life. Store it in a cool, dark place.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ol>\r\n&#13;\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\">I make St. John\u2019s wort oil and use it<\/h4>&#13;\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">&#13;\n<li><strong>Skin Problems:<\/strong> Apply topically, it helps to treat wounds, burns, eczema and other skin irritations.<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li><strong>Muscle Aches:<\/strong> Use to massage sore spots to relieve muscle pain and inflammation.<\/li>&#13;\n\r\n\r\n&#13;\n<li><strong>Cosmetic Use:<\/strong> Add a few drops to creams and <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/product-category\/health-beauty\/body-care\/body-lotion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lotions<\/a> <\/span>for moisturizing and skin care.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>\r\n&#13;\n<div class=\"element-raHwF et_column et_product-block mob-full-width mob-full-width-children etheme-woocommerce-product-gallery justify-content-start skrollable skrollable-between\" data-key=\"element-raHwF\" data-width=\"40\" data-start=\"0\">&#13;\n<div class=\"swiper-entry swipers-couple-wrapper images images-wrapper woocommerce-product-gallery arrows-hovered mob-full-width thumbnails_bottom\">&#13;\n<div id=\"swiper-unique-id-1\" class=\"swiper-control-top swiper-container main-slider-on gallery-slider-on zoom-on swiper-swiper-unique-id-1 initialized swiper-container-initialized swiper-container-horizontal swiper-container-autoheight second-initialized\" data-effect=\"slide\" data-xs-slides=\"1\" data-sm-slides=\"1\" data-lt-slides=\"1\" data-autoheight=\"true\" data-space=\"10\">&#13;\n<div id=\"swiper-wrapper-51f2a3433637f494\" class=\"swiper-wrapper main-images clearfix\" aria-live=\"polite\">&#13;\n<div class=\"swiper-slide images woocommerce-product-gallery woocommerce-product-gallery__wrapper swiper-slide-next\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"2 \/ 2\"><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/olivenflower.gr\/en\/product\/st-johns-wort-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">St. John\u2019s wort oil<\/span><\/a> is a valuable traditional oil with many uses. I make spath oil and enjoy its benefits<\/p>&#13;\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; I make St. John\u2019s wort oil, a traditional vegetable oil produced from the flowers of the Hypericum perforatum plant. 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