DIY Bug Spray 5-11-16

May 11, 2016
DIY Bug Spray from Dried Herbs
Skill Level: Easy
Time: 20 min.
Cost: $ 15
Ingredients:
- Distilled water
- Rubbing Alcohol or Witch Hazel
- Dried herbs: peppermint, spearmint, citronella, lemongrass, catnip, lavender, etc. It is recommended to use at least one herb from the mint family.
- Spray Bottle
Instructions:
- Boil 1 cup of water and add 3-4 TBSP of dried herbs total in any combination from the above.
- Mix well, cover and let cool (covering is important to keep the volatile oils in!)
- Strain herbs out and mix water with 1 cup of witch hazel or rubbing alcohol. Store in a spray bottle in a cool place (fridge is great because then its nice and cool).
- Use as needed. Added bonus: it smells great and is very refreshing to the skin.
TIP: If you have the time and want to make a stronger version of this recipe, prepare the herbs in an alcohol mixture as a tincture instead and use this directly as a spray after straining out the herbs.
Recipe was found at Wellness Mama