How to Make a Herbal Pillow

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut your fabric into two square pieces.

   Each piece should be the same size as your finished pillow plus half an inch seam allowance.
   
   A six-inch square is good, but you can make it any size you choose.
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   Step 2: Place the right sides of the fabric pillow facing each other.

   Sew them together along three sides, leaving the fourth open for stuffing.
   
   Turn the sewn fabric the right side out and press with an iron. , Different mixtures of herbs are used for different things:
   Restful herbs
   - Chamomile, hops, lavender, rose petals, lemon verbena and mint Herbs for a crying baby
   - Lavender, catnip and mugwort Herbs to induce dreams
   - Balsam needles, lavender, rosemary, sweet marjoram Herbs to relieve headaches
   - Chamomile, lavender, rosemary Herbs for romantic slumber
   - Sweet marjoram, lavender, rose petals, lemon grass , This allows the scent to strengthen and enhances its therapeutic effects. ,,
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   Step 3: Place your choice of herbs in a bowl and add your fixative.

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   Step 4: Leave your pillow in an air-proof bag for at least a day before you use it.

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   Step 5: At bedtime or nap-time

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   Step 6: tuck your herbal pillow inside your regular pillowcase

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   Step 7: or just lay it beside you.

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   Step 8: Finished.

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