Recipenet "Chamomile & Elder Flower Hand Gel"

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CHAMOMILE & ELDER FLOWER HAND GEL
VN, GF, SF

Ingredients

1/2 cup mineral or filtered water
2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
2 tablespoons dried elder flowers

3 tablespoons glycerin
3 tablespoons arrowroot powder

1. Heat the water until just boiling. Remove from heat and add the herbs. Cover and allow to steep for 30 minutes.

2. Using a double boiler, gently heat the glycerin. Remove from heat and immediately add the arrowroot. Stir to blend well.

3. Strain the herb and water mixture and discard flowers. Slowly add the strained liquid to the glycerin and arrowroot mixture. Stir until the mixture begins to gel. Scoop into clean glass jars and cover.

This recipe is great for the hands!

Source: Monterey Bay Spice Company
Santa Cruz, CA, U.S.A.

From: Herbal Holidays Newsletter Archive

Recipe published: Spring, 2010

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