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Juniper Berry Infusion for Mosquito Repellent

I like to go just a little further with my herbal infusions to include crushed juniper berries.
Juniper Berry Infusion for Mosquito Repellent

What is an infusion? An infusion is a process of extracting compounds or flavors from plant material in a medium such as water, oil, or alcohol. This is done by allowing the material to remain in the medium over time. Depending on different factors and intentions, this process can take as little as a few minutes to weeks.

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