How to Make an Herbal Sleep Pillow

Herbal sleep pillows are used for various sleep difficulties such as insomnia, congestion and headache as well as providing a pleasant aroma for invoking pleasant dreams. Sleep pillows can be made using a variety of herbs. Select the herb for your specific needs. Sleep pillows also make great gifts for those that appreciate herbs and aromatherapy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Cut an 8 x 8 piece of cloth made from natural fibers such as cotton or linen. These fibers breathe better and will allow the scent from the herb to circulate freely. Choose a fabric pattern that blends well with your bedroom decor.

2. Fold the cloth in half with the wrong side of the fabric facing outside.

3. Stitch two sides of the fabric together.

4. Turn the pillow through the open side, so the right side of the fabric is now facing out.

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   Dried Herbs

   Put half cup of dried herb into the pillow. Some great herbs for making sleep pillows include: chamomile, lavender, rose, rosemary, and echinacea.

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   Slip stitch

   With the raw edge turned in, slip stitch the open side closed.

7. As you sleep, enjoy the aroma of your herbal pillow.

Resources

• Essential Oils for Beginners
• Herbal Oils and Salves for Skin Care
• Make Herbal Infusions or Decoctions

[sallyemaycreate]

on 8/30/2009 This is a fabulous idea, I had never thought of it... you had me with the title! 5*****

[besesitos]

on 8/29/2009 Great idea! I will make one of those herbal pillows!
Thanks

[rcryder]

on 8/25/2009 that is so cute. *****

[Greatfunmoms]

on 8/23/2009 Great aroma therapy herbal pillow idea. 5*

[believeinfamily]

on 8/22/2009 My teens have trouble with sleep. Your article on making a herbal sleep pillow is a great idea. I'll give it a try. I really don't want them on any medication at such a young age. 5*