Pine deodorant

Pine deodorant

1/2 tsp pine resin 250 ml vodka (or just enough to cover the ingredients)rind of 2 lemons, finely choppedrind of 2 oranges, finely chopped10 fresh bay leaves, finely chopped3 tbsp fresh pine needles, finely chopped3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves2 tbsp glycerine100 ml orange blossom water
1. Crush the pine resin in a pestle and mortar until you have a very fine powder. Pour over 1 tbsp of vodka and stir to dissolve. The mixture should form a thin paste. Add the chopped lemon and orange rind to the mortar and stir with a spoon to remove the last traces of sticky resin from the sides.
2. Place the resin mixture along with the bay leaves, pine needles and thyme in a Kilner jar. Add enough vodka to cover, then seal and leave in a dark place for 2 weeks to 1 month.
3. When ready, strain off the herbs through a muslin-lined sieve into a jug, and stir in the glycerine and orange blossom water. Pour into a 100 ml glass spray bottle.
sourced from:http://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/features/growyourowndrugs
This recipe is taken from the book 'Grow Your Own Drugs', published by HarperCollins.

USE: Do a 24-hour test on a small patch of skin before using. Shake well and apply every morning to underarms, feet, etc.
STORAGE: Keeps for up to 1 year in a cool,dry place.