At Amish Ways, we believe herbal extracts should be made with restraint, patience, and respect for the plant.
There is no single “correct” way to extract an herb — only the right method for the right plant, using the least force necessary.
Our standards prioritize preserving plant integrity over speed or volume.
Our Guiding Principle
We use the lowest effective temperature for each herb, favoring time over force.
Some herbs release their compounds easily.
Others require gentle warmth.
None benefit from being rushed.
Our Extraction Method
All Amish Ways extracts are made using:
- Pure MCT coconut oil
- Whole, properly prepared plant material
- Low-intervention infusion methods
- Small, monitored batches
We do not use harsh solvents, high heat, or rapid industrial processes.
Temperature Standards (By Plant Material)
Rather than applying one temperature to all herbs, we adjust based on plant structure and compound sensitivity.
🌿 Leaves & Flowers (delicate material)
- Method: Ambient or gently warmed infusion
- Temperature: ~70–120°F (21–49°C)
- Reason: Preserves volatile oils, aromatics, and heat-sensitive compounds
Often extracted using time alone.
🌱 Aerial Parts & Mixed Material
- Method: Low, controlled warmth when needed
- Temperature: ~120–130°F (49–54°C)
- Reason: Improves extraction efficiency while maintaining stability
This range balances preservation with completeness.
🌳 Roots, Barks & Dense Material
- Method: Carefully monitored warm infusion
- Temperature: ~130–145°F (54–63°C)
- Reason: Releases tightly bound compounds from tough plant fibers
Heat exposure is limited and closely controlled.
What We Avoid
To protect extract quality, we intentionally avoid:
- Temperatures above 160°F (71°C)
- Rapid “flash” infusions
- Open boiling or frying of herbs
- Industrial shortcuts designed for speed over quality
If an herb requires extreme heat to extract quickly, we choose time instead.
Why We Use MCT Coconut Oil
We select MCT coconut oil because it is:
- Highly stable at low temperatures
- Neutral in taste and aroma
- Effective at extracting lipophilic plant compounds
- Naturally shelf-stable without preservatives
Stability allows us to work gently — not aggressively.
Time Is an Ingredient
Many of our extracts are infused for weeks, not hours.
This slow process allows plant compounds to migrate naturally into the oil without degradation.
Our Commitment
We don’t claim perfection.
We commit to care, consistency, and honesty.
Every decision in our extraction process is guided by a single question:
Does this protect the integrity of the herb?
If the answer is no, we don’t do it.