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Thyme Breath Spray
Courtesy James Wong
- Total Time:
- 240 hr 10 min
- Prep:
- 10 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- 240 hr |
- Cook:
- --
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- 50 doses
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 10 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 5 fresh eucalyptus leaves, chopped
- 3 teaspoons aniseed
- 3 teaspoons whole cloves
- 3/4 cup vodka
- 1 tablespoon sorbitol or other artificial sweetener, optional
- Rind of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons glycerine
Directions
Combine the mint, thyme and eucalyptus leaves in a blender and whiz. Add the aniseed and cloves to the blender and whiz again. Place in a dark bottle with the vodka, sorbitol, if using, and lemon and leave for 10 days to 1 month to macerate.
Strain through muslin. Stir in the glycerine, and then pour into a 50-milliliter spray bottle.
Spray 1 milliliter into the mouth when needed. This contains alcohol, so be careful not to overuse, especially if driving. Do not use if pregnant.
Keeps for up to 1 year.
NotesThe content of this program is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional healthcare provider before trying any form of therapy or if you have any questions or concerns about a medical condition. The use of natural products can be toxic if misused, and even when suitably used, certain individuals could have adverse reactions.