Borgmann Aquaponics & Hydroponics

Oil Extract (Maceration)

Plant parts: Flowers, leaves

Amount: 50 g dried flowers in 200 ml carrier oil

Duration: 2–6 weeks at room temperature, shake gently daily

Temperature: max. 40 °C, optional gentle water bath

Carrier oil: Olive oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil

Note: Store in dark place, filter oil after extraction, directly usable for ointments or skin care

Steam Distillation

Plant parts: Leaves, flowers, needles

Amount: approx. 100 g plant material for 200 ml distillate

Duration: 1–3 hours steam treatment

Temperature: 100 °C steam temperature

Note: Oil condenses in water, separate from water, store light-protected in glass bottle

Cold Pressing

Plant parts: Citrus peels, seeds

Amount: 5–10 peels or 50 g seeds per 50 ml oil

Duration: immediate pressing, collect oil yield directly

Temperature: no heating

Note: Aromatic oils, active ingredients preserved, store in dark glass bottle

Tincture (Alcohol Extract)

Plant parts: Leaves, flowers, roots

Amount: 50 g dried plant parts in 200 ml 70% ethanol

Duration: 2–4 weeks at room temperature, shake occasionally

Note: Consider alcohol content, store in dark place, directly usable after filtering or dilute further

Infusion / Tea Extract

Plant parts: Leaves, flowers, roots

Amount: 5 g dried plant parts per 200 ml hot water

Duration: 5–15 minutes steeping time

Temperature: approx. 90–95 °C, not boiling

Note: Only water-soluble active ingredients extracted, heat-sensitive substances may be lost, drink directly or process further