Lavender Antiseptic and calming spritzer

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Ingredients:

 7 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vodka or witch hazel extract
5 - 10 drops lavender essential oil
1 (4 ounce) spritzer bottle

Make the spritzer:
Combine the water, vodka,and essential oil in the spritzer bottle.

To use:
Shake well before use as the essential oil will have risen tot he top. Use this lavender spritzer when you need a little calming essence. Lavender is also a powerful antiseptic. Use this bathrooms, in hotel rooms, and on your hands as needed.

 More information of lavander as herbal medicine.

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