How to make herbal pillow?

For the well-being, we need a healthy sleep. And for a good sleep - comfortable cushion. A huge number of pillows with a variety of fillings represented in our market. What about herbal pillows, made with his own hands? Aromatherapy - the ancient science and with her help we will find a variety of compositions of herbs for all.

Sewing pillow

To cushion you need to take a thick cloth, it can be linen, thick cotton. Decide what form will cushion. Sew three sides from the inside and leave the fourth hole, which will lay a collection of herbs. Of course, you need a pillow case, it will have to be washed, but without the addition of scented laundry detergent.

You can make a few small pillows with different fees for different occasions. They need to be stored in the package to volatile flavors are not eroded. Get right before bedtime.

Pillow with fragrant herbs can be used not more than one year.

options herbal fees

To add volume to the cushion necessary to add straw, ferns, sedges. Medicinal plants can not add much. The abundance of odors can cause allergies, headaches. All necessary measure.

If you are tormented insomnia, you'll need:

• 150 g of camomile;
• 150 g verbena;
• 150 g of lavender;
• 150 g of hops.

Herbs can be harvested himself, and even easier to buy in the drugstore.

For little childrenWho sleep poorly, fit the following collection:

• 1 tablespoon Chamomile flowers;
• 1 tablespoon hops;
• 1 tablespoon violet wood powder;
• 1 tablespoon tea tree leaves.
• You can add 1 drop of lavender oil.

Gathering for the courage and strength:

• Dried lemon peel (the number depends on the size of the pillows);
• dried orange rind (number identify yourself);
• 1 cup of lemon balm leaves;
• 2 drops of lemon oil;
• 1 drop of essential oil of orange;
• 1 drop of tangerine oil.

IMPORTANT: USE PAD WITH HERBS CAN NOT ALWAYS. Alternating them with the conventional pad.

The basic properties of herbs

• Clover - relieve fatigue after a hard day;
• Thyme - has a sedative effect;
• Peppermint - Helps thought process;
• Rosemary - calms the nerves;
• Melissa - improves metabolism, possess anticonvulsant effect;
• Chamomile - improves sleep;
• Bay leaves - you will see a very pleasant dreams;
• Mint - removes the headache, fatigue;
• Hops - has a soothing effect, relieves headache;
• Lavender - an excellent anti-stress;
• Cinnamon - is used for insomnia;
• Wormwood - provide a good night's sleep;
• Heather - removes jitters;
• Valerian - will provide a deep sleep;
• Rose - restores strength during sleep;
• Yarrow and orange - brings pleasant dreams;
• Wormwood, sweet clover, laurel - help to relax the muscles of the body;
• Eucalyptus, birch leaves and rosemary - helping the good work of the bronchi;
• Jasmine, mimosa, oregano, strawberries - enhance the effects of all herbs.

Now that you know the main medicinal properties of herbs, you'll be able to choose what to fill his pillow.

Who but you knows what bothers or hurts.

CAUTION! Remember herbs have side effects. Be careful and do not forget about the overdose. Before use, check with your doctor.