Bug Off Juice Recipe

7 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. peanut oil
  • 1/2 c. sweet orange oil
  • 1/2 c. dry chamomile flowers
  • 1/2 c. dry nettle leaves
  • 1/2 c. dry pennyroyal
  • 1/4 c. sweet basil
  • 1 tsp boric acid

Directions

  1. 1
    Place all ingredients into double boiler.
  2. 2
    Press and mash herbs down into the oil.
  3. 3
    Heat for 1/2 to 1 hour, till oils are very warm.
  4. 4
    Cover with lid, turn off heat, and remove to heatproof surface.
  5. 5
    Set aside to cold.
  6. 6
    Strain all herbs and oil through cheesecloth into container.
  7. 7
    Seal tightly.
  8. 8
    Use sparingly.
  9. 9
    To prevent oils from turning rancid, store in the refrigerator.
  10. 10
    All ingredients are available at health food stores.
  11. 11
    This is a much better smelling alternative to commercial sprays, and it is also very effective.
  12. 12
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