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I found a source for orris root, I think they ship worldwide from Toronto. http://www.herbies-herbs.com

Thanks, I'm going to give that a try.

I have heard of those but not used them before. Do you buy them ready scented or scent them yourself?

By the way, citronella oil is a good moth repellant and smells nice.

I am having a go at using benzoin gum powder - I use it when I make soap so I am hoping it will work to fix the fragrance in pot pourri. It is a scent fixative and I am trying it as I'm also having trouble getting orris root. I was able to get Benzoin from our local health store but he had to...

I meant to say an olive oil soap base

how about using tea tree, camomile and aloe vera or comfrey, sage and aloe vera in an olive oil base. They are all healing elements and smell so much better than pine tar !!

That's great, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion

i have been collecting and drying many flowers, herbs and bits and pieces from the garden for pot pourri. Can anyone tell me where I can source orris root powder? I am in the Ottawa area. In the alternative, is there something else that I can use to fix the essential oil? Would benzoin work?

I have never used it for soap, I usually use benzoin which I find works well. i am in Ottawa area - do you know where to get orris root?? I need it for pot pourri??