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herb garden bug guard

4 oils · Floral · Herbal · Minty · code BL-2605


A mini herb garden: lavender and spearmint in equal parts, soft florals meeting sweet coolness; basil and rosemary follow with spicy leaves and sharp herbs. Good for the kitchen, dining room or a balcony full of potted herbs. Mix a bottle ahead and take 5 drops each time for the diffuser while cooking dinner; for a more garden-like scent, add 2 more drops of basil.


Formula

Drop ratio · 15:15:10:10
Lavender15 drops · middle note
Spearmint15 drops · top note
Basil10 drops · middle note
Rosemary10 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Spearmint (sweet and cool, softer than peppermint, with a hint of chewing gum); rosemary (cool, green, herbal and invigorating) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); basil (sweet and green with a hint of anise) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.


Method

Diffuser
Lavender 2 · Spearmint 2 · Basil 2 · Rosemary 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lavender 2 · Spearmint 2 · Basil 1 · Rosemary 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.
50 ml room spray
Lavender 9 · Spearmint 9 · Basil 6 · Rosemary 6 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.


FAQ

How do I use herb garden bug guard in a diffuser?
Add Lavender 2 · Spearmint 2 · Basil 2 · Rosemary 2 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of lavender?
Swap lavender for geranium or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.
When is the best time to use herb garden bug guard?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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