Herbs To Avoid When Making Dream Pillows

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Herbs To Avoid When Making Dream Pillows by Jim LongARTEMISIA(except for Mugwort) should be avoided, as many kinds of artemisia can cause frightening dreams and, after waking, headaches.BAY which sometimes causes headaches upon waking, can also add a gray-brown color and violent quality to dreams.FIXATIVES are not recommended for use in dream blends.These include cellulose(processed corncobs) and orrisroot. Since they containe some fragrance they may change the texture of the dream blend, making the results unpredictable. Orrisroot can also cause headaches upon waking.OILS of any kind are not recommended. Oils are highly concentrated and can overpower other herbsRUSSIAN TARRAGON can cause frightening nightmares.SAGE can create a haunting feeling in dreams. However, garden sage blossoms and clary sage blossoms can be used in small amounts in dream blends.TANSY which can cause violent and terrifying nightmares, can also produce headaches upon waking.