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- Annie B. Bond
- September 5, 2007
- 4:15 pm
- 93 comments
Sleep pillows—little herb-filled pillows that have aromatherapeutic effects—are used for concerns like chronic insomnia and headaches. They are even appropriate for individuals who are feeling a lot of anxiety and stress. Part of the therapeutic effect of using an herbal sleep pillow comes from making the pillow; they are fun to create!
To prepare a sleep pillow: Cut one 6- by 8-inch piece of cloth. (Any natural fiber cloth will do.) Fold the cloth in half, with the wrong sides together, and stitch up two sides of the cloth (leaving one end open). Turn the sewn cloth right side out. Put approximately ¼ cup of dried crushed herbs into the cloth pillow and stitch open sides closed. Slip the sleep pillow into your pillowcase on the side that will be next to your face. As you sleep, you will smell the aromas, which will have a therapeutic effect on you.
Favorite Sleep Pillows
- Hops and chamomile are a good combination for restful sleep.
- Mugwort and rosemary blend for vivid dreams.
- Lavender prevents insomnia.
- Coyote mint relieves congestion.
Read more: Health, Natural Remedies, anxiety, aromatherapeutic, headache, insomnia, sleep pillows, stress
From Growing 101 Herbs that Heal by Tammi Hartung (Storey Publishing, 2000).
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownSounds great. Gotta try it.
I love lavender...such a wonderful perfume!
I use lavender spray every night before bed.
Thanks for this. I've been having a hard time sleeping lately so it'll be nice to try something new.
Lavender sounds really nice. I think I might try making a pillow this weekend. If it works for me, I'll make one for my husband:)
Thanks for the info I grow my own herbs too so... I'm planning on making some of these
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Thanks for the article.
Thank you
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