Tag: Peppermint

Pick peppermint leaves that are not bruised and dry them. Crush them lightly until they start to release their natural oils, but don't break them. Add it to a glass jar, cover with a carrier oil like almond oil. Place it for 24 hrs in a warm place out of direct sunlight. Strain it with a cheesecloth and repeat the process 2-3 times until it reaches the desired strength.

  Peppermint's characteristic smell makes it one of the more popular perfuming herbs. It is an ancient herb used since antiquity for its culinary, medicinal and...