This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in
Natural Medicine.
For this BB, you will create an oil infusion of marshmallow root using plant material you harvested. Infusion is a method of extracting desired compounds from plant material by steeping the material in warm or cool oil.
Additional Information:
How to Make an Infused Oil
Minimum requirements:
- Make an infused oil using plant material you harvested
- Use marshmallow root
To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (< 2 minutes):
- Harvested plant material (either being harvested or just harvested)
- Making the infusion (plant material in oil) with a description of the oil and any other ingredients you used
- Finished (strained) infused oil in its labeled jar
Make an oil infusion of marshmallow root - PEP BB medicine.sand.oil.marshmallow
