SWEET DREAMS PILLOW
The herbs used in this recipe are said to be beneficial in promoting
sleep. Mugwort can help induce visions while preventing nightmares.
Verbena and lavender will calm the nerves while protecting the dreamer.
Lavender is associated with Hecate, the dark moon goddess, while mugwort
and verbena are sacred to the moon goddess Diana.
Ingredients:
a soft fabric of your choice, such as flannel or cotton
cotton batting to stuff the pillow
needle and thread
cheesecloth
zipper
one teaspoon orris root powder
1 cup rose petals (for women)
1 cup lemon verbena (for men)
1/2 cup lavender flowers
2-3 tablespoons mugwort
Cut the fabric into two squares or rectangular shapes in a size you
like. Cut a square of cheesecloth slightly smaller than the fabric.
Shake all the herbs together in a paper bag to coat them with the orris
root powder. This will help the scent to last longer. Wrap the herbs
tightly in the cheesecloth and tie closed with thread. Sew three sides
of the fabric together to form a seam. While the fabric is turned inside
out, sew the zipper (unzipped) into the fourth side. Turn the fabric
right side out. Stuff some of the batting inside the fabric. Place the
cheesecloth bundle in the middle of the stuffing and cover it with more
batting. When it is stuffed full, close the zipper and enjoy sweet
dreams.
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