Green Living Channels Queen of Hungary Water is a wonderful astringent herbal vinegar. It is a recipe for an alcohol-free skin toner and astringent. Homemade soap and Queen of Hungary Water are two of my favorite gifts to make. The resulting products are so wonderful they are a true gift.
Herbs add nourishment and medicinal properties.
Here is a variation of a recipe by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. For gifts, bottle in colored glass jars. 5 small handfuls calendula flowers 4 small handfuls rose petals 3 small handfuls comfrey 1 small handful each rosemary, lemon peel, and sage organic apple cider vinegar, as needed rose water or witch hazel extract, as needed Place the herbs in a large glass jug that will hold at last a gallon of liquid. Cover the herbs completely with organic apple cider vinegar, leaving about 2 inches to spare in the jar. Screw the lid on tightly.