Herbal Mosquito/Insect Repellent

From the Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable, by Juliette de Bairacli Levy. (Click on header to see book)

Insect Repellent Oil

Powdered Herbs:
Wormwood
Tarragon
Rosemary
Rue
Thyme
Basil

1 Cup Sunflower or Almond Oil
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Large Spoonfuls of Powdered Herb Mixture

Grind dried, whole herbs in a coffee mill until powdered. Mix together equal parts of each herb. In a clean glass jar add 2 large spoonfuls of powdered herb mixture to oil and vinegar. Place the capped jar in a mound of sand in full sun and let stand for 5 days. Shake jar well each day. After 5 days, strain the oil from the herb powder through cheese cloth and pour into a clean glass jar. Add the same amount of herbal mixture to the liquid and discard the used herbs. Repeat this process once more, leaving the third batch in the sun from 5 days to two weeks. Keep the jar covered at all times to prevent loss of vital oils.

Apply to skin with a damp cotton ball or cotton cloth.