IMHO (humbly of course) .... unrefined cold pressed coconut oil, from a FRESH supplier, will produce some of the best oil around, and its also 50% lactic acid (stuff in breast milk) so it's good for you. I would suggest since coconut oil is a different taste than most are used to, to only use 1/2 the amount called for. Also keep in mind the potency of the herb you are putting into the oil effects the outcome, and a little goes a long way... start off easy it sometimes takes an hour and a half to kick in...