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MOTH REPELLENT RECIPE FROM PRUDENCE GOODALL

Here is Prudence's recipe for natural moth repellent that has been passed around the Siskiyou Spinners group....

 

1 c. lavender leaves

1 c. southernwood*

1/3 c. peppermint leaf

2 t. orris root (the kitty litter looking preparation rather than powdered)

1/8 t. lavender oil

 

*Southernwood was not available at the well stocked natural foods store in Ashland (called Alchemy Botanicals) where I bought my supplies.  They suggested mugwort as an alternative and it seems to do the trick.

 

Mix well and put in a glass jar.  Stir or shake once a week for 2 weeks, then let set for 6 more weeks.  When ready to use, put in small paper or cloth bags (you can get bouquet garni cloth bags, which work well, at any good kitchen store).  Distribute bags among wool.  Lasts 3-12 months.  Store excess in tightly covered jar.