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Herbal Pillows

Another great home-made remedy for stuffed-up sinuses is the comfort brought by an herbal pillow. The essential oils in the herbs will help clear the nasal passages.

Here are some suggested herbs that can be used in these types of pillows that can be made very cheaply. Use your own combination to make the perfect soothing scent to your liking. Suggested dried herbs include:

Instructions
  1. Prepare material (preferably silky) pieces: cut two that are 12 inches by 5 inches
  2. Sew along 3 sides leaving one of the short sides open
  3. Pour the flax seeds into the unfinished pillow. Add sufficient to fill up the pillow halfway.
  4. Pour the seeds back into a bowl
  5. Make sure that the herbs being used cut to a small size so that there are no sharp edges which may protrude from the pillow. You my wish to remove any twig pieces to prevent this.
  6. Add the chosen herbs and combine them with the flax seeds in the bowl. Use approximately 2 parts seed to 1 part herb.
  7. Pour them into the pillow and sew the last side by hand.
  8. Store the pillow in the freezer until needed. This will retain the essential oil activity and the cool sensation will bring additional comfort.