Recipe from A Kid’s Herb Book by Lesley Tierra
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons each:
Chamomile, Elder flowers, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Linden, Pink Rose, Lemon peel
1 Teaspoon Orris powder
3 Drops Bergamot essential oil
Instructions
Step 1
- Mix together any combination of dried herbs and spices together in a bowl (total 1-2 cups).
- Add 1 teaspoon powdered or chopped Orris root to 1 cup herbal mixture. Orris root is a fixative that helps the herbs last longer. Then add drops of essential oil to extend the scent.
- Display the herbs as potpourri in a bowl or pour into muslin bags.
- If desired, stamp muslin bags to add more decoration. You can also make your own bags from colored fabric or lace and tie closed with a ribbon to form a pouch. If made ahead of time, store sachet or potpourri blend in an airtight container to preserve the scent.