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myLot reputation of 89/100. janeives43 (979) 4 years ago

There is scientific evidence to suggest that the aroma of lavender may lower the activity of the nervous system. To improve the quality of your sleep, aid in relaxation, and positively alter your mood if you suffer from chronic sleep disorder, try one of these:

Herbal Sleep Pouch


1/2 cup lavender buds

1/2 cup lemon balm leaves

1/4 cup flax seed

3x5" of light fabric (cotton, muslin) for a pouch


1. Mix the ingredients together
2. Sew a rectangular pouch; leave a small opening to insert the herbal mixture.
3. Fill pouch, sew opening shut. Do not pack too tightly..herbs must be able to
move and release their fragrances.

Insert the pouch in your pillow case at night.

NOTE: For longer lasting pouches, store in a ziploc bag out of light, when not in
use.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 73/100. princejayevents (1111)   ranked 142 out of 538 in insomnia   4 years ago

I use lavander aroma oil when I can't really go to sleep. It seems that your pouch will be big cause of the 1/2 cups? Will try that if i have the time soon. thanks for sharing this.


myLot reputation of 89/100. janeives43 (979)  4 years ago

Lavender is a great natural sleep aid. You might want to split the recipe in half..I gave you an approximate, since I usually whip up a couple of these at a time for friends. Be sure not to stuff it and a 3x5 piece of cloth isn't very big if not overstuffed.

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. GardenGerty (35345)   4 years ago

I have both the lavender and lemon balm growing. What is the purpose of the flax seed? I was not aware that it had a fragrance. I do not usually have a hard time sleeping. I did last night, but I resolved the issue by putting on socks and a long sleeved shirt over my gown. I got chilled before I went to bed and just could not get warmed up. Usually I hit the pillow and am gone within five minutes or less.


myLot reputation of 89/100. janeives43 (979)  4 years ago

You're right, Gerty. Flaxseed doesn't have a fragrance, but it absorbs the fragrances from the lemon balm and lavender very well, and adds a tiny bit of weight to the pouch. I've been wearing my heavy socks to bed these last few nites..getting nippy around here!

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. Shar19 (3970)   4 years ago

I totally believe in the lavender theory. I have some 100% lavender cream and I use it to put on my temples before bed. It relaxes me right away.


myLot reputation of 89/100. janeives43 (979)  4 years ago

I'll bet that works wonderfully! I didn't know you could find 100% lavender cream.


myLot reputation of 98/100. Shar19 (3970)  4 years ago

You can find it at a lavendar farm. We have one about 40 minutes from where I live. It can be very pricey though.

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. eaforeman6 (4202)   4 years ago

thumbupwow, ok I have a suggestion, what about making some of these for Christmas presents. Would be very nice, what do you think? Greta idea and a very good post!thumbup


myLot reputation of 89/100. janeives43 (979)  4 years ago

Thanks for the kind words! These would make great Christmas gifts; all you would need is some attractive light weight fabric scraps. They do up in minutes, and every sleepless soul on your Christmas list would thank you!

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5. myLot reputation of 96/100. eaforeman6 (4202)   4 years ago

thumbupThank you for the best response!wub


myLot reputation of 89/100. janeives43 (979)  4 years ago

You're welcome..another good answer!

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