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    Herbal Pillows

    By Karen Hegre
    Editor's Note: I am always getting requests for these pillows. Karen provided us with these two recipes. They are often called Herbal Eye pillows (small versions), Dream pillows or Sinus pillows. Whatever you call them they are wonderful!

    Sinus Headache Pillow

    Cut two pieces of material 10 x 4 inches and sew together. Making a bag, leave one end open and stuff your bag with the following ingredients;

    Mix together in a bowl;

    1/2 cup of flax seeds

    1 part crushed spearmint leaf

    1 part crushed peppermint leaf

    1 part lavender buds

    1 part eucalyptus leaf

    1 part rosemary leaf

    Stuff the bag and sew of the end!

    Dream Pillow

    Combine the following in a bowl;

    1 cup mugwort

    1/2 cup rose petals

    1/2 cup german chamomile

    1/2 cup sweet hops

    1/3 cup lavender buds

    1/3 cup crushed catnip

    1/4 cup peppermint

    Mix the ingredients together....make cloth bags from a 5 x 12 inch piece of material....fill the bag with your mixture....sew the top of the bag shut.


     
    About The Author

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    Karen Hegre

    I feel very fortunate to have met Karen, and to be able to share her wonderful crafts and herbal inspiration with our visitors. She has a gentle soul and contributes not only her words but encouragement as well.

    Karen is a Master Gardener specializing in herbs, a mom and grandma. She and her husband have a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, plus 'Fairy Gardens' where the children can learn about different herbs and hear Karen read a story about the Garden Fairies and Flowers. They are open to the public May through September.

    Karen owns several discussion lists, which we have listed below with the subscription information. All are free to join and a joy to be a member of!

    Karen's Herbal Kitchen: A list for exchanging herbal recipes! Click Here to subscribe.

    Nature Crafts: This is a list for those who enjoy crafting with Nature and want to learn more!! We will share projects, learn ways of preserving those natural items and much more. Click Here to subscribe.

    Keepers Of the Gardens: This list is a 'learning & sharing' list on how to create beautiful back yard habitats for birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife including bees, dragonflies, frogs, toads & other friendly insects & reptiles. Click Here to subscribe.

    Aromatherapy One-0-One: This is a list for learning the basics of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils. A friendly place for questions and ideas... a place where we can learn from each other. Click Here to subscribe.
     
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