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.

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.

• 5

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

• 6

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

• 7

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