Hungarian Potpourri

Hungarian Potpourri

Traditional Beautiful Fragrance

Ingredients:

3 cups dried rosemary

3 cups dried, yellow rose petals

1 1/2 cups dried orange blossoms

1 1/2 cups dried mint leaves

1 cup dried, yellow zinnia petals

2 ounces calamus root

2 ounces crushed vetiver root

Dried and ground peel of 1 lemon

2 drops rose essential oil, or oil of choice

Instructions:

1. Blend essential oil with the roots and lemon peel.

2. Blend petals and leaves.

3. Combine both mixtures.

4. Store in an airtight container for about four weeks.

5. Shake occasionally to blend aromas.

Lemon and Rosemary

Sources:

Shaudys, Phyllis. The Pleasure of Herbs. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1986. Print.

or

Shaudys, Phyllis V. Herbal Treasures. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1990. Print.

Photo Credits:  

Dried Rosemary Leaves:  Photo Credit:  http://rosemarycarobexport.com/Rosemary_Leaves_Tunisia.htm

Dried Yellow Rose Petals:  Photo Credit:  "Rosenblatter" by Wiski via Adobe Stock

Dried Orange Blossom Petals:  Photo Credit:  http://ingredientia.com/wiki/Orange_Blossom

Dried Mint Leaves:  Photo Credit:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?tag=npofitness-20&ie=UTF8&creativeASIN=searchbar&adId=searchbar&linkCode=w42&keywords=Dried+Mint+Leaves

Dried Yellow Zinnia Petals:  Photo Credit:  http://www.thriftyfun.com/Saving-Zinnia-Seeds-1.html

Calamus Root:  Photo Credit:  http://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/calamus-root/

Vetiver Root:  Photo Credit:  http://kalustyans.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=10020

Dried and Ground Lemon Peel:  Photo Credit:  http://www.plantandplate.com/make-your-own-seasonings-dried-lemon-zest-and-lemon-salt/

Lemon and Rosemary:  Photo Credit:  https://za.pinterest.com/pin/477311260478408389/