Preparation

Infusion, Decoction & Infused Oil — Core Preparation Methods

The three base techniques nearly every other card in this section builds on — which one to reach for depends entirely on which part of the plant you're working with.

Contraindications — Read Before Using

Infused oil botulism risk with fresh or wet plant material — do not ignore: Clostridium botulinum thrives specifically in low-oxygen, low-acid environments — which is exactly what a sealed jar of oil-submerged plant material is, especially if the material carries any residual moisture. Always use fully dried plant material for infused oils, or a heat-based method that drives off moisture, and never a garlic-in-oil-style fresh infusion left at room temperature. Not mentioned in the source at all.

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