Sweet Sleep Pillows You Can Make
With Aroma Therapeutic Effects
For nurses and caregivers, restful sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s recovery.
Want good sleep? You may find real aromatherapeutic comfort when you make and use these sweet little pillows filled with herbs.
Struggle with chronic insomnia, headaches, anxiety, or stress? These little dream pillows are worth trying. You’ll even benefit
from the crafting itself — make one, and you’ll see it’s hard to stop at just one.
If you wear scrubs by day, these pillows help you rest by night.
Preparing your new sleep pillow:
Start with one 6 × 8 inch piece of natural?fiber cloth. With the wrong sides together, fold the cloth in half. Stitch up two sides,
leaving one end open. Turn the cloth right?side out, then add about ¼ cup of dried, crushed herbs. Stitch the final opening closed.
You can also use pre?made wine bags — just fill and sew the last opening shut.
Try different blends and discover which pillow becomes your favorite:
- Want restful sleep? Try Hops and Chamomile.
- Want vivid dreams? Try Mugwort and Rosemary.
- Have insomnia? Lavender helps prevent it.
- Have congestion? Coyote Mint relieves it.
Healing others starts with healing your own sleep.
Plants in the Herbal Dream Garden
Many types of plants can be used in herbal dream pillows. Here are some of the most common and versatile.
Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) — Folklore says aniseed keeps men from dreaming. It’s useful in relaxing blends.
Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) — Fir needles add a pleasant, outdoorsy feeling to blends, especially with lavender, hops, and roses.
It’s the scent that helps you decide which animal?print scrub top you’ll wear when you wake up.
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) — Folklore claims sage and calendula blossoms make dreams come true. Calendula adds restfulness
and softens stronger herbs.
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) — Used for centuries to ease babies’ sleep. In adult blends, it induces relaxation.
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) — Classic for relaxation and pleasant dreams. People allergic to ragweed should avoid it.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) — A warm, exotic note. Use sparingly. Perfect when gifting one of our men’s print scrub tops —
pair the pillow with the top for a thoughtful set.
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) — Adds spiciness, especially with roses. Use just 3–4 cloves. You don’t want to be too spicy — wearing
our nursing scrubs will have you pretty spiced up already.
Hops (Humulus lupulus) — Sweet hop flowers induce relaxation and peacefulness.
Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) — Exotic, romantic, and dreamy. The dried flowers lend a luxurious feeling to blends.
Lavender (Lavandula spp.) — Eases headaches and relaxes the mind. Combine with roses, mugwort, or jasmine. And it doesn’t matter who
you are — if you have a headache, you don’t want to get dressed for work, no matter how many beautiful custom scrubs hang in your closet.
Leather — Fresh leather trimming adds excitement and energy to blends.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) — Relieves depression, anxiety, insomnia, and nervous tension. Combines beautifully with roses,
lavender, thyme, hops, and mint.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) — Adds color and a safe, mildly exotic feeling.
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citriodora) — Light, airy, and uplifting. Use sparingly.
Lilac (Syringa chinensis) — Sweet, peaceful, and comforting. In larger amounts, adds sensuality.
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana) — Eases nervousness and restlessness. Adds warmth and comfort to dreams.
Mimosa Flowers (Acacia dealbata) — Mild, exotic, and complex. Lovely paired with lemon balm for peaceful, slightly colorful dreams.
Mint (Mentha spp.) — Adds clarity, vividness, and color to dreams — like tuning the picture on a television.
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) — Said to help dreamers remember their dreams. Encourages clarity and relaxation.
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) — A mild sedative that quiets the mind. Flowers and leaves are used, but flowers are preferred.
Rose (Rosa spp.) — Adds loving warmth and emotional grounding. Used with more exotic herbs in romantic or adventurous mixes, roses
keep dreams feeling safe and peaceful. The only work?related thought on your mind in bed is which wonderful TopSpot4U printed scrub top you’ll put on
when you’re awake.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) — Traditionally used to ensure sleep and keep away bad dreams. Works well with lavender, roses,
mugwort, and hops for a relaxing night’s sleep.
Thyme (Thymus spp.) — Folklore says sleeping on thyme lets the dreamer see faeries. Combine thyme with roses, hops, lavender, and
rosemary for a peaceful, quiet dream. Awaken ready to throw on your favorite fairy?print scrub top.
Rest well, breathe deeply, and wake ready for the day ahead.
