Rose Jars and Pillows

Ingredients

• ½ peck rose leaves
• fine table salt
• 3 ounces allspice
• ¼ ounce ground cinnamon
• 1 ounce cloves
• 1 ounce cinnamon
• 1 ounce nutmeg
• 1 ounce mace
• 1 ounce allspice
• 1 ounce orange peel
• 1 ounce lemon peel
• 1 ounce anise seed
• 1 ounce anise root
• ¼ ounce black pepper
• 6 grains musk
• 6 grains essential oil (rose-geranium, lavender, rosemary, or preferred)

Directions

1. Gather rose leaves on dry, sunny days after the dew has dried.

2. Strip the petals from the calyx, discarding any decayed ones.

3. In a porcelain bowl, layer the leaves and fine table salt, finishing with a layer of salt.

4. Cover with a plate that fits inside the bowl and let sit for 12 hours.

5. Stir and mix the leaves daily for a week until moist.

6. Add 3 ounces of allspice and mix thoroughly for 3 more days, adding ¼ ounce of allspice and ground cinnamon each day.

7. Transfer the mixture to an ornamental jar and add the remaining powdered ingredients.

8. Stir and shake the jar frequently, adding various perfumes and essential oils as available.

9. Keep the jar tightly sealed and avoid freezing. Moisten with scented waters if it becomes dry.