Scented pillows are an excellent solution for those who have difficulty falling asleep or cannot sleep through the night. These pillows can be made with herbs such as Melissa, Lavender, Macela or Lavender, which have relaxing properties and relieve excess stress, allowing you to have a more peaceful night.
Pillows can be used at any age, including babies, just be careful with their height, as you must take into account whether the person sleeps on their back, down or on their side.
Another option is to put 2 drops of lavender essential oil on the pillowcase or on an eye patch, repeating the process every night.
How to make a scented pillow
The scented pillow can be easily made at home using a regular bed pillow.
Required material
- 1 pillow with pillowcase;
- 1 sachet;
- ½ cup of dried Melissa, Lavender, Macela or Lavender;
- Fio.
How to assemble
Place the herb preferably inside the sachet and close it, using a piece of thread. Then, place the pillowcase on the pillow and insert the sachet into the space between the pillowcase and the pillow, against one of the corners of the pillowcase. When sleeping, you should place your head in the center of the pillow and preferably turn your nose toward the side of the pillow.
What to do to make your pillow last longer
To maintain the scent of your pillow for longer, it is very important to remove the sachet whenever you need to wash the pillowcase or pillow, storing it inside a closed box.
Each pillow has an indefinite shelf life but must be replaced when it no longer releases any aroma.
Why the scented pillow works
The scented pillow works through the principles of aromatherapy, a branch of herbal medicine that uses different aromas and smells to achieve various objectives, such as relieving coughs, improving symptoms of depression or combating cigarette use.
In this case, the aromas of calming herbs, such as Melissa or Lavender, help the muscles to relax and, therefore, it becomes easier to fall asleep.
