Mugwort Mosquito-Repellent Sachet
Ingredients
- Mugwort leaf (Ai Ye) 10g
- Grass-leaved sweetflag (Shi Chang Pu) 10g
- Dahurian angelica root (Bai Zhi) 10g
- Eupatorium (Pei Lan) 10g
- Mint (Bo He) 10g
- Pogostemon herb (Huo Xiang) 10g
Principle
Aromatic volatiles from the herbs dominate: mugwort and sweetflag are pungent; angelica, pogostemon, and eupatorium add masking scent; mint helps release the aroma. Used as a hanging sachet to make the space less attractive to mosquitoes and to add a cool herbal note.
Effects & uses
In warm months when mosquitoes are active, hang by windows or the bedside or wear on clothing as a everyday repellent helper—a folk sachet habit, not a substitute for bed nets or screens.
Method
- Weigh mugwort, sweetflag, angelica, eupatorium, mint, and pogostemon as listed.
- Grind to a coarse powder (not too fine—coarser powder keeps scent longer) and mix well.
- Fill about 20g into a breathable cloth bag and seal.
How to use
- Hang by windows, doors, or the bedside, or carry in a pocket or bag.
- Replace the powder about every 15 days, or when the scent fades.
- Optionally empty the powder, warm it gently over low heat, and refill to refresh the aroma briefly.
Caution
Not for pregnancy; use with care if allergic to mugwort, mint, pogostemon, or similar scents; keep out of reach of infants—external use only, not for ingestion; does not replace bed nets, screens, or other mosquito barriers.
Source
Compiled from public sachet formulas and preparation notes (e.g. summer sachet recipes and powder-in-bag instructions); mugwort properties may be cross-checked in materia medica references.