MM Home Essential Oil Extraction (Lavender & Mint)

True essential oil is steam-distilled, not infused, and homestead-scale growing rarely produces enough plant material for it — commercial lavender oil runs roughly 1–3% yield by weight, so a home harvest is a few drops, not a bottle. Infused oil is the realistic homestead method, plus what to look for when buying true essential oil for the recipes that need it (mainly the Heirloom Cleaner's drop-based ratios).