Thank you for this very informative video. I was thinking of buying a copper still but I realise that I don't need to go through all that expense. Can't wait to try this simple method. Thanks again.
If you want to sell hydrosol you should do it the proper way and get a proper still that is Copper, Glass or Steel. The way she is doing it is by boiling the material and it is not steam distillation which is how real hydrosols are made. If you are not selling the hydrosol and its for personal use then this method is fine. However, it will also have phenols in the water that is undesirable for skin use.
Very informative video with helpful information. I've been looking for ages for this !!! Thank you so much. Will look forward to Springtime when I can gather the blossom I need ❤
This is not the most sanitary way to make hydrosol. If you are NOT selling it this is ok for personal use and very clever to do. But if you are selling the hydrosols never buy if it is made this way. Notice she did not say what kind of water she is using which she says is "high quality" That could mean anything which is scary. Cannot use kitchen water or just any bottled water. It must be clean clear properly Distilled Water. Never buy hydrosol made from people's kitchen pots that they cook in that will bring in other problems as well. But if you are making this for personal use its ok to do. Hydrosols must be refrigerated and will last 6-10 months
That's wonderful, thank you so much for sharing this great video and easy set-up. I have many aromatic herbs in the garden which I'm keen to include in my soon-to-be home-made cosmetics, so this is excellent, thank you.. Very do-able :)
I have never made a hydrosol using this but I would suggest to follow the same guidelines in the video. If you want a smaller amount perhaps use a smaller pot and bowl. Enjoy the process and let us know how it turns out.
Hi, I'm making a hydrosol with wild rose petals. How long would you simmer this for? I imagine herbs would be able to withstand heat longer than delicate petals. Look forward to hearing back from you.
@@MakingHealthyChoices I came back with not a lot but then I did some more reading and about 2kg of fresh plant material makes about a litre! I'm happy with what I've made as it'll just be for personal use ☺️ Thank you for getting back to me
Thank you for these directions. I have a star jasmine that is covered with blossoms and some Buddah's hand citron that I want to use for making hydrosols. How long can you safely keep the resulting hydrosol?
+Red Sky Oh wow, that sounds beautiful and will make a very nice hydrosol! Once made, keep the liquid in the fridge in a dark glass bottle and it should last a nice long time (at least a couple months if not longer).
No more than 10-12 months if distilled in an actual real still and is stored in a refrigeration. Mine are kept in a commercial refrigerator because I sell my hydrosols. The process in this video is no more than 6-8 month and it must be refrigerated also. Never purchase hydrosols kept in a personal refrigerator with their food.
You can definitely use this hydrosol in lotions/creams, I do this all the time - Here is a video showing you how - www.making-healthy-choices.com/homemade-lotion-recipe.html If you keep your hydrosol in the fridge, it should last quite a long time.
@Some One you boil the water on the lower chamber on airtight container and let the steam pass through the planet material on the upper chamber and condence the steam on a condenser
You can use either fresh or dried herbs... if using dried herbs you can do the optional extra step of allowing the herbs to sit in the water for a little while (10-30 minutes) before turning the heat on.
What do you do with the chosen plant mixture that's in the pot please? Can the plant mixture be reused please? I have liked & subscribed & rang the little bell, did ya hear it ringing? Great video, & can't wait for more videos on DIY projects/education is always appreciated, smiles... C ya l8er 😘🌈💞🎵🌷🌺🌸😆👏👍💫🌟💛 ☘️ ~"Love, Hope, Peace, Dream, Inspire, Laughter, Joy, Give, Live & Let Live"~
@@MakingHealthyChoices Happy to be here, thank you for caring & sharing, as well as for the quick reply. Can the plant mixture be reused to make more or in any other ways please? To bad We can't make essential oils this way. "But is good to see that you spent the day doing this, which is not wasteful. Too bad that If a person has their chosen plant/s easily available to them, as mAyBe growing in the yard makes it easily accessible that is more readily convenient or needs a good trim etc.! I miss gardening & having organic natural plants to care for & grow & to make so many DIY projects in hopes to naturally heal our bodies from the inside out, BIG smiles... C ya l8er 😘🌈💞🎵🌷🌺🌸😆👏👍💫🌟💛 ☘️ ~"Love, Hope, Peace, Dream, Inspire, Laughter, Joy, Give, Live & Let Live"~
@@funluvnrm , once the plant matter has been steam distilled for several hours most of the aromatic properties will have been distilled out of it. You will know this once the distillate has no more aroma to it. Actually, this is the first step to making essential oils. With better/different equipment, this distillation process can be taken further to get the essential oils. Not really easily possible though using the method I have shown in the video
Good information mam actually I am seller of creams and lotions mam I will prepare this hydrosol and what is the preservatives use in this and how much quantity we have to use and how much life it shelfs
So glad you enjoyed the video! I often use these hydrosols as and ingredient in the creams and lotions that I make and you can see the exact quantity I use in the recipe video here - www.making-healthy-choices.com/homemade-lotion-recipe.html . I add in no extra preservatives and find that they last quite long in the fridge.
i have a question! so ive been making my hydrosols and every time they have this weird send that you smell with the floral sent. kind of like an after taste, if that makes sense.lol like, when i make rose hydrosol, it will have a lovely fresh cut rose sent, but then have this "after sent" that smells weird. i dont even know how to describe the sent. but it comes out with any thing i distill. like jasmin, rosehips, lavender, etc. all have that same "after sent". i do it exactly the way you do it, and recently have been using an actual still i purchased and still comes out with the slight weird smell added to the lovely floral sents. is that normal?
Hmmm I am not sure about this. Perhaps harvesting the flowers at a different time of day may make a difference. And making sure that you only have the flowers and no stems or leaves may also make a difference.
It’s called „the still note“. It has to do with using stainless steel equipment while distilling. Copper pots should remove this harsh smell since it reacts differently to the elements. Yeast and sulfur is removed in contact with the copper, which is why copper is used traditionally in distillation. The yeasts and sulfur which is present in the final product when using stainless steel is what gives that unpleasant smell.
@@ohtaste not sure with glass, but I think copper will. If you google „still note when making hydrosol“ I’m sure you will find more qualified information than what I know 😬
It the phenols in the water because this method in the video boils the material and is not properly steam distilled which is how real hydrosols are made. In proper distillation with an actual still made of Copper, Glass or Steel the first 2-3 ounces of hydrosol is thrown out is called the heads then the rest the heart and tails of the process is clear of phenols. This method in the video she is boiling the material which causes phenols be in the water throughout the process. Thats the trace aroma you are smelling. Its not desirable for use on skin and is detected in skincare products by someone with a keen nose which you obviously have.
I have never tried that but as you can see in the video, I use quite a lot of plant material ... if using tea bags, you would need a lot of them and be sure to use only ones that are made from herbs on no other ingredients.
So when making this, why is it that the finished product needs to be put in the fridge when it is done??? Is it because there is no preservative??? and one last question, how long is this product good for if you should keep it out of the fridge???
Hi Lisa, I put the bulk of the hydrosol in the fridge (I make big batches) and always keep smaller bottles filled and out of the fridge for quick and easy use. I feel, that with big batches, that you won't be using up quickly, it will last longer in the fridge. That being said, I have had my hydrosol out of the fridge for weeks and months and it is fine. Also, with some hydrosols you may enjoy the cool feel of using it direct from the fridge - I find mint hydrosol is nice when it is cool.
Thank you very much for getting back to me. Much appreciated!!!! So there is "no" preservative used in this process??? Also, "thank you" very much for sharing this recipe/procedure with us :)
MakingHealthyChoices i just found your video and this was amazing,thank you for sharing this..but i wanna ask you, is that okay if i add any natural ingredient as a preservative to the hydrosol like witch hazel or Lemon EO to keep the hydrosol last longer? I hope you answer this even your channel no longer active uploading video..thank you so much!
This is the steam distilate of the plant. Further distillation is required to get the essential oil of the plant. I have never done this and have only ever made the hydrosol.
hydrosol made in this method does not last any longer than 6-8 months. Anything over a year is dangerous hidden clear mold can be found in the water when tested. the PH goes bad after expiration date.
@@MakingHealthyChoices But spring water is better, from what I understand, better the water better awesome product, wink... 😘🌈💞🎵🌷🌺🌸😆👏👍💫🌟💛 ☘️ ~"Love, Hope, Peace, Dream, Inspire, Laughter, Joy, Give, Live & Let Live"~
Best tutorial ever easy to do! Thanks for sharing with us😊
Thank you for this very informative video. I was thinking of buying a copper still but I realise that I don't need to go through all that expense. Can't wait to try this simple method. Thanks again.
if you buy a still you can make oils as well.
If you want to sell hydrosol you should do it the proper way and get a proper still that is Copper, Glass or Steel. The way she is doing it is by boiling the material and it is not steam distillation which is how real hydrosols are made. If you are not selling the hydrosol and its for personal use then this method is fine. However, it will also have phenols in the water that is undesirable for skin use.
Very informative video with helpful information. I've been looking for ages for this !!! Thank you so much. Will look forward to Springtime when I can gather the blossom I need ❤
So glad you enjoyed the video - have fun creating!!!
Great video! I had no idea how easy it is to make!
This is not the most sanitary way to make hydrosol. If you are NOT selling it this is ok for personal use and very clever to do. But if you are selling the hydrosols never buy if it is made this way. Notice she did not say what kind of water she is using which she says is "high quality" That could mean anything which is scary. Cannot use kitchen water or just any bottled water. It must be clean clear properly Distilled Water. Never buy hydrosol made from people's kitchen pots that they cook in that will bring in other problems as well. But if you are making this for personal use its ok to do.
Hydrosols must be refrigerated and will last 6-10 months
Lovely tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi, is it need to add some preservative into hydrosol, to prolong their shelflife?
Never it should be refrigerated and used within the expiration date of the hydrosol
Never it should be refrigerated and used within the expiration date of the hydrosol
That's wonderful, thank you so much for sharing this great video and easy set-up. I have many aromatic herbs in the garden which I'm keen to include in my soon-to-be home-made cosmetics, so this is excellent, thank you.. Very do-able :)
This was a fascinating video. Thank you! I'd like to make a Palo Santo Hydrosol. How much of the wood should I use to make a small amount for myself?
I have never made a hydrosol using this but I would suggest to follow the same guidelines in the video. If you want a smaller amount perhaps use a smaller pot and bowl. Enjoy the process and let us know how it turns out.
Great video. Thank you.
Hi, I'm making a hydrosol with wild rose petals. How long would you simmer this for? I imagine herbs would be able to withstand heat longer than delicate petals. Look forward to hearing back from you.
I suggest following the same guidelines as above. Rose petals will make a beautiful aromatic hydrosol.
@@MakingHealthyChoices I came back with not a lot but then I did some more reading and about 2kg of fresh plant material makes about a litre! I'm happy with what I've made as it'll just be for personal use ☺️ Thank you for getting back to me
@@Gerhoidee Wonderful - I am sure it smells amazing!!!
Great! I want to do hydrosol of lavanda 🤗
Thank you for these directions. I have a star jasmine that is covered with blossoms and some Buddah's hand citron that I want to use for making hydrosols. How long can you safely keep the resulting hydrosol?
+Red Sky Oh wow, that sounds beautiful and will make a very nice hydrosol! Once made, keep the liquid in the fridge in a dark glass bottle and it should last a nice long time (at least a couple months if not longer).
No more than 10-12 months if distilled in an actual real still and is stored in a refrigeration. Mine are kept in a commercial refrigerator because I sell my hydrosols. The process in this video is no more than 6-8 month and it must be refrigerated also. Never purchase hydrosols kept in a personal refrigerator with their food.
Can we add preservative for longer shelf life ?
Never it should be refrigerated and used within the expiration date of the hydrosol
Nice,in case if I want to preserve means what % should add preservative.. can i use this hydrosol in lotions and cream . How long it lasts
You can definitely use this hydrosol in lotions/creams, I do this all the time - Here is a video showing you how - www.making-healthy-choices.com/homemade-lotion-recipe.html If you keep your hydrosol in the fridge, it should last quite a long time.
How can you add preservate instead of puting the fridge
Not to sell! If for personal use it's okay.
Nice. But instead of boiling the plant material you should pass the steam through them. That's the actual procedure.
@Some One you boil the water on the lower chamber on airtight container and let the steam pass through the planet material on the upper chamber and condence the steam on a condenser
Exactly!
Do you dry the herbs? Would fresh material work as well?
You can use either fresh or dried herbs... if using dried herbs you can do the optional extra step of allowing the herbs to sit in the water for a little while (10-30 minutes) before turning the heat on.
@@MakingHealthyChoices Thanks so much
Do you make the hydrosol with dried plant material or fresh cut? i have mint, and catnip
I have done both. If using dried you can let it soak in the water for 20 minutes - an hour before turning the heat on.
MakingHealthyChoices thank you!
Both can be done
Great info! Thank you!!
I saw you use dry ingredients do you always have to dry the ingredients before. And do you also can make hydrosol with chest?
You can use dry plant material or fresh... both will work well.
can I make a hydrosol using fresh apple or strawberry..if yes how will I do that?
I have never tried this but you can certainly try and see what happens. Let us know how it turns out.
love you style
What do you do with the chosen plant mixture that's in the pot please? Can the plant mixture be reused please? I have liked & subscribed & rang the little bell, did ya hear it ringing? Great video, & can't wait for more videos on DIY projects/education is always appreciated, smiles...
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Hi Ruby, So glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your kind words. I compost the plant material after it is used to create the hydrosol.
@@MakingHealthyChoices Happy to be here, thank you for caring & sharing, as well as for the quick reply. Can the plant mixture be reused to make more or in any other ways please? To bad We can't make essential oils this way. "But is good to see that you spent the day doing this, which is not wasteful. Too bad that If a person has their chosen plant/s easily available to them, as mAyBe growing in the yard makes it easily accessible that is more readily convenient or needs a good trim etc.! I miss gardening & having organic natural plants to care for & grow & to make so many DIY projects in hopes to naturally heal our bodies from the inside out, BIG smiles... C ya l8er 😘🌈💞🎵🌷🌺🌸😆👏👍💫🌟💛 ☘️
~"Love, Hope, Peace, Dream, Inspire, Laughter, Joy, Give, Live & Let Live"~
@@funluvnrm , once the plant matter has been steam distilled for several hours most of the aromatic properties will have been distilled out of it. You will know this once the distillate has no more aroma to it. Actually, this is the first step to making essential oils. With better/different equipment, this distillation process can be taken further to get the essential oils. Not really easily possible though using the method I have shown in the video
What do you do with the plant material once you are done?
It's great to compost.
Good information mam actually I am seller of creams and lotions mam I will prepare this hydrosol and what is the preservatives use in this and how much quantity we have to use and how much life it shelfs
So glad you enjoyed the video! I often use these hydrosols as and ingredient in the creams and lotions that I make and you can see the exact quantity I use in the recipe video here - www.making-healthy-choices.com/homemade-lotion-recipe.html . I add in no extra preservatives and find that they last quite long in the fridge.
You absolutely should not sell any hydrosol products or skincare made with hydrosols made in this method. its not safe.
i have a question! so ive been making my hydrosols and every time they have this weird send that you smell with the floral sent. kind of like an after taste, if that makes sense.lol like, when i make rose hydrosol, it will have a lovely fresh cut rose sent, but then have this "after sent" that smells weird. i dont even know how to describe the sent. but it comes out with any thing i distill. like jasmin, rosehips, lavender, etc. all have that same "after sent". i do it exactly the way you do it, and recently have been using an actual still i purchased and still comes out with the slight weird smell added to the lovely floral sents. is that normal?
Hmmm I am not sure about this. Perhaps harvesting the flowers at a different time of day may make a difference. And making sure that you only have the flowers and no stems or leaves may also make a difference.
It’s called „the still note“. It has to do with using stainless steel equipment while distilling. Copper pots should remove this harsh smell since it reacts differently to the elements. Yeast and sulfur is removed in contact with the copper, which is why copper is used traditionally in distillation. The yeasts and sulfur which is present in the final product when using stainless steel is what gives that unpleasant smell.
@@gurogreen Thank you for this reply!, would a glass pot eliminate the "Still Note"? Thanks
@@ohtaste not sure with glass, but I think copper will. If you google „still note when making hydrosol“ I’m sure you will find more qualified information than what I know 😬
It the phenols in the water because this method in the video boils the material and is not properly steam distilled which is how real hydrosols are made. In proper distillation with an actual still made of Copper, Glass or Steel the first 2-3 ounces of hydrosol is thrown out is called the heads then the rest the heart and tails of the process is clear of phenols. This method in the video she is boiling the material which causes phenols be in the water throughout the process. Thats the trace aroma you are smelling. Its not desirable for use on skin and is detected in skincare products by someone with a keen nose which you obviously have.
Hi, can I make wilow bark hidrosol
I have never tried, if you try it, let us know how it works. I find hydrosols work best with very aromatic plants.
@@MakingHealthyChoices i was just thinking on the salicil acid for acne prone skin found in willow bark
@@adrijanacenipoka4506 , sounds like a great idea. You may want to research if the compounds remain active after prolonged exposure to water and heat.
May I know Can keep how long in room temperature?
I suggest storing in the fridge - this is what I always do
How long is it good for?
Should last quite a while if stored in the fridge in a dark glass, air tight bottle
this method is 6-8 months
what are your preserves?
This is a pure hydrosol from the plant with nothing else added. Kept in a dark glass bottle in the fridge, this will last a long time.
Can I make hydrosols out of tea bags?
I have never tried that but as you can see in the video, I use quite a lot of plant material ... if using tea bags, you would need a lot of them and be sure to use only ones that are made from herbs on no other ingredients.
Please if i want to make Neem Hydrosol should i use fresh leaf or dried leaf??
Either is fine, if using dried, let it sit in the water in the pot for a bit before you turn the heat on.
@@MakingHealthyChoices thanks alot
So when making this, why is it that the finished product needs to be put in the fridge when it is done??? Is it because there is no preservative??? and one last question, how long is this product good for if you should keep it out of the fridge???
Hi Lisa, I put the bulk of the hydrosol in the fridge (I make big batches) and always keep smaller bottles filled and out of the fridge for quick and easy use. I feel, that with big batches, that you won't be using up quickly, it will last longer in the fridge. That being said, I have had my hydrosol out of the fridge for weeks and months and it is fine. Also, with some hydrosols you may enjoy the cool feel of using it direct from the fridge - I find mint hydrosol is nice when it is cool.
Thank you very much for getting back to me. Much appreciated!!!! So there is "no" preservative used in this process??? Also, "thank you" very much for sharing this recipe/procedure with us :)
Hi Lisa, I don't add any extra ingredients to this - it is the pure plant hydrosol.
MakingHealthyChoices i just found your video and this was amazing,thank you for sharing this..but i wanna ask you, is that okay if i add any natural ingredient as a preservative to the hydrosol like witch hazel or Lemon EO to keep the hydrosol last longer?
I hope you answer this even your channel no longer active uploading video..thank you so much!
Do hydrosols expire?
Plz write in description box
You can find the written description here - www.making-healthy-choices.com/how-to-make-hydrosol.html
surely if you use a brick or rock what ever minerals or rubbish is in the rock is going to contaminate the hydrosol?
I love using natural stones. If you feel there is any rubbish on your rocks, boil them first.
it’s the brick i’m more concerned about surely a heat proof glass bowl would be a better choice?
@@systemtim sounds perfect!
Exactly not very sanitary
Hi how are you? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WERE DOSE THE OIL GOES?
This is the steam distilate of the plant. Further distillation is required to get the essential oil of the plant. I have never done this and have only ever made the hydrosol.
Won't it oxidize?
Kept in a dark glass bottle in the fridge, this will last a long time. I have never had an issue with it going bad.
@@MakingHealthyChoices 👏 thank you 😊
hydrosol made in this method does not last any longer than 6-8 months. Anything over a year is dangerous hidden clear mold can be found in the water when tested. the PH goes bad after expiration date.
CAN I uSe dEStilled wEter
Yes, distilled water is fine.
@@MakingHealthyChoices But spring water is better, from what I understand, better the water better awesome product, wink... 😘🌈💞🎵🌷🌺🌸😆👏👍💫🌟💛 ☘️
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Distilled water is a Must! Please do not use kitchen water or well water or even bottled water!