Mintcense Potpourri

Mintcense Potpourri

Fresh and energizing fragrance for your home!

Ingredients:

2 cups dried peppermint

2 cups dried orange mint

2 cups dried spearmint

2 cups dried lavender

1 cup dried thyme

1 cup dried rosemary

1/2 cup orris root

1 Tablespoon essential oil of lavender  -OR- 1 Tablespoon essential oil of pennyroyal

Instructions:

1.  Blend the essential oil with the orris root.

2. Blend the herbs together.

3. Combine both mixes and blend well.

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

5. Shake occasionally to blend aromas.

Mintcense Potpourri

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 Peppermint Leaves: Photo Credit:  https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-leaf/profile

Dried Orange Mint Leaves:  Photo Credit:  https://thespicelibrary.com.au/products/spices-herbs/mint-dried/

Dried Spearmint Leaves:  Photo Credit:  http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/spearmint-leaves

Dried Lavender Flowers:  Photo Credit:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/106749205/3lbs-highest-fragrance-dried-lavender

Dried Thyme:  Photo Credit:  http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/ingredients/detail/thyme

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

Orris Root:  Photo Credit:  http://www.herbco.com/p-1344-orris-root-peeled-cs.aspx

Mintcense Potpourri:  Photo Credit:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/LLFarm?section_id=5787560