Instructions for Making Herbal Heat Packs

According to the Sports Injury Clinic the application of a heat treatment can have several benefits for an injured area of the body, reducing pain, stiffness and muscle spasms. Herbal heat packs can provide these health benefits, while also emitting a pleasant aroma. Unfortunately, these heat packs can be quite expensive. Save a few dollars by making a herbal heat pack at home that will reduce aches and pains.

Things You'll Need

• Tube sock
• 2 cups uncooked rice
• 1 cup dried lavender
• Thin ribbon on yarn
• Microwave

Instructions

1. Fill a clean tube sock with two cups uncooked white rice.

2. Place one cup dried lavender into the sock.

3. Tie the sock closed with an eight-inch piece of thin ribbon or yarn.

4. Shake the sock slightly to incorporate the two ingredients.

5. Place the sock flat in the microwave. Microwave on high for two minutes.

6. Place the heat pack onto any affected area.

Tips & Warnings

• Personalize the heat pack by using fabric paint or pens.

• Lavender essential oil, or any herbal essential oil, can be used in place of the dried lavender to add fragrance to the heat pack.

References

• Love Your Baby: Rice Heat Pack
• Craftbits: Wheat Heat Pack
• Sports Injury Clinic: Heat Therapy