Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 DREAM PILLOWSMaking dream pillows for specific purposes is an excellent way to makeyour subconscious mind work with you on problem-solving, prophecy, etc. Dreampillows will also help when you are troubled by nightmares. Traditionally, certain herbs and oils are used for specific purposes.The following lists of herbs and oils will help you decide which you want inyour personal dream pillow. DO NOT ingest herbs and oils! OILSBERGAMOT: (not the mint kind!) soothes the nerves, gives relaxing sleep.HYACINTH: stops nightmares.JASMINE: helps increase psychic dreams, lifts depression, quiets thenerves; is calming. LAVENDER: relaxing deep sleep.LILAC: recalling past lives.MIMOSA: prophetic dreams; getting to the truth; making decisions.HERBSANGELICA : prophetic dreams and visions.ANISE: use just a little to repel nightmares. BAY LAUREL: inspiration; repels negativity.CEDAR: helps to repel bad dreams.CLOVES: use just a tiny amount because of the strong odor. Retrievingburied memories.HOPS: restful sleep and healing. MARJORAM: relieves depression.MUGWORT: visions and prophetic dreams.MULLEIN: repels bad dreams.ROSEMARY: use just a little as it is very strongly scented. Avoidnightmares and headaches. ST. JOHNS WORT: banishes spirits.VALERIAN: deep rest. Some cats love this herb as much as catnip so keepit out of their reach!The supplies you will need to create a dream pillow are: a piece of plain or muslin cloth; a piece of fancy cloth or of a material you can decorate; your choice of herbs and oils; an eye-dropper; wooden or glass bowl; wooden spoon. It is never good to mix herbs and oils with or in anything metal! Before beginning the dream pillow, decide what you will be using it for:to repel bad dreams, strengthen your prophetic abilities, rest andhealing, etc. Choose your herbs and oils according to the pillow's use. To make a dream pillow, cut out two pieces of muslin or plain cloth tohold the herbs. These pieces of muslin should each be 12 " by 8 " . Withthe wrong sides of the material (if there are any) together, stitch down the 8 inch side to the depth of 3/4 " ; stitch the same depth across one12 " end and across the other 8 " side. Three sides of the fabric shouldbe sew. Turn this little bag inside out so the seams are now on the inside. This is the " inner pillow " in which you will put your herbalmixture.Using fancier material, or a cloth you can paint or embroider, cut twomore pieces of material 12 inches by 8 inches. Stitch them the same as the " inner pillow " except sew only to a depth of 3/8 inch. As with the innerpillow, turn it so the seams are on the inside. If you wish embroider itin any design or decorate it with fabric paints. If you plan to make this cover removable for washing, turn down a small hem on the open endand attach small Velcro disks or snaps to keep it closed.In a large wooden or glass bowl, mix together the herbs you have chosenwith a wooden spoon. This is done gently, rather like tossing a salad. With the eye-dropper, add the chosen oils to the herbs. Use no more thana total of 5-6 drops at a time until you reach a strength to your taste.Remember, what smells nice standing over the bowl may well be too strong when you sleep on the pillow, so use restraint.Fill your " inner pillow " with the herbal mixture. Don't pack it full orit will be uncomfortable to sleep on. Leave it a little flat. Turn in alittle of the open end so the raw edges are inside, then sew this end shut. Slide this inside your decorated cover, attach the fasteners, andyou are ready for sweet dreams.D. J. CONWAY-- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 , " Chaeya " <chaeya wrote: > > . . . I use my herbs for dream pillows. I have an herbal pack that my dh bought for me a few years ago. You put it in the microwave and it warms up the flax seed and herbs. It is sized to use on your lower back (there is a velco strap if you want to put it around your waist) but I use it alot for my neck, too. Since it is several years old and used pretty much, it doesn't smell too good any more. I thought I would open the seams and replace the stuff inside. It originally had a mixture of about 10 herbs. I bought some flax seed and ground corn cob. How much herb should I put the mix? What herbs would you recommend?...Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 , " dzmg2000 " <dzmg wrote: > > , " Chaeya " <chaeya@> wrote: > > > > . . . I use my herbs for dream pillows. > > I have an herbal pack that my dh bought for me a few years ago. You put > it in the microwave and it warms up the flax seed and herbs. It is > sized to use on your lower back (there is a velco strap if you want to > put it around your waist) but I use it alot for my neck, too. > > Since it is several years old and used pretty much, it doesn't smell > too good any more. I thought I would open the seams and replace the > stuff inside. It originally had a mixture of about 10 herbs. I bought > some flax seed and ground corn cob. How much herb should I put the mix? > What herbs would you recommend?...Donna Hi Donna, I have one of these too and I've made emergency ones with ordinary rice inside of a sock and heated it up. I really don't have any expertise with these types of pillows. Mine are just made to slip inside your pillowcase and inhale while you're sleeping or if you want to do some dream rituals. I have some made with lavender buds, rose petals, orange rinds and chamomile you can try that. You can also AFTER you take it out of the microwave, drop some essential oils on it. You're just mainly inhaling the scent to aid in relaxation, yes? I don't make the kinds you can heat up. I hope I helped a little bit. Michele Madison Robles Danaomi Scents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 > > I have an herbal pack that my dh bought for me a few years ago. > You put it in the microwave and it warms up the flax seed and herbs. > What herbs would you recommend?...Donna Thanks Michelle. Perhaps there is someone else on the list that can recommend some good herbal combinations and amounts for these heat packs. , " Chaeya " <chaeya wrote: > Mine are just made to slip > inside your pillowcase and inhale while you're sleeping or if you > want to do some dream rituals. I have some made with lavender buds, > rose petals, orange rinds and chamomile you can try that. Do you add equal parts of each??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 I just use flax seed mixed with lavender eo in my pillows. when the scent diminishes, I get a hypodermic syringe and inject more eo into the pillow. Namaste, Lynette of Terralyn - Bath, Body, Spirit Reading Terminal Market Philadelphia, PA terralyn27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I bought some flax seed and ground corn cob. How much herb should I put the mix? What herbs would you recommend?...Donna Donna, I use Lavender and Chamomile in my herbal pillows. Sometimes by themselves and sometimes together. My " pillow " is about 15 inches long and I use flax seed as my base, then after filling it up about a 3rd of the way up, put in about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of each. IF you are making this just for yourself and or family try buying a NEW pair of over the calf tube socks and tying the end with cotton string after filling, That way, no sewing is necessary! Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Thanks Anita ;-) , " Anita R " <anita-r wrote: > > I use Lavender and Chamomile in my herbal pillows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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