Neem oil is a powerful medicinal and cosmetology oil, it contains an essential nutrient that promotes healthy living and enhances one’s beauty.
The neem plant is a natural herb that is usually planted outdoor, it requires very bright sunlight for it to grow.
Asides from the numerous cosmetology benefits it offers to humans, it is also known for its pesticide and insecticidal properties.
The neem oil is derived from the neem plant, either from its seed or leaf.
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Ingredients & Kitchen Tools Needed
1. Neem leaves
2. Olive oil
3. Tray
4. Bowl
5. Blender or mortar and pestle
6. Spoon
7. Pot
8. Gas or stove
9. Strainer or cheesecloth
10. Storage jar
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Steps On How To Make Neem Oil
Step 1: Pluck out your neem leaves from the stem
Step 2: Rinse the plucked neem leaves thoroughly with water to remove
dirt
Step 3: If you want to use a blender, transfer your neem leaves into a blender, add 2 teaspoons and blend and if you choose to use mortar and pestle, transfer your neem leaves into your mortar and pound
Step 4: Transfer your blended or pounded neem leaves into a bowl
Step 5: Add some olive oil into the bowl of neem leaves and set aside
Step 6: Turn on your gas or stove and place a clean pot on it
Step 7: Pour half cup of water into the pot and leave to heat
Step 8: After 2 mins, place the bowl containing your neem leaves and olive oil into the water in the pot
Step 9: Stir the bowl of neem leaves and olive oil continuously while it takes heat from the boiling water in the pot
Step 10: After 15 mins, you’ll see that the oil in the bowl has turned green, now turn off the heat
Step 11: Bring out the bowl and sieve with a strainer or cheesecloth to separate the leaves from the oil
Step 12: The oil extracted is your neem oil, transfer it into an airtight storage jar
Congratulations, your neem oil is ready to be used.
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Originally posted on August 1, 2021 @ 12:18 am
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