Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Hi everybody, I'm making some herbal sleep pillows and it is suggested in one recipe that I use cellulose chips to hold the eo's. Does anyone have a souce they could recommend or another material that would do the same? I once saw Martha Stewart use rice to hold the scent of her favorite perfume for a similar type of pillow, but I'm not sure how long it would last or if it is the best item to use. Any suggestions would be great! Blessings and smiles, Kathryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I think the cellouse is corn cobs. The kind you get at Wal-mart for pet cages. jan S www.sweetprairiesoap.com " Tell me, what is it that you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? " -Mary Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hi Kathryn - For sleep pillows that feel really nice, I use flax seed. It seems to hold temperature very well and does not have an odor when heated. Namaste, Lynette Terralyn - Bath, Body, Spirit Reading Terminal Market Philadelphia, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 the only herb pillows I've seen have flax seed or rice and herbs in them. Some of the flax seeds were soaked in EOs before adding to the pillow Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away Hi everybody, I'm making some herbal sleep pillows and it is suggested in one recipe that I use cellulose chips to hold the eo's. Does anyone have a souce they could recommend or another material that would do the same? I once saw Martha Stewart use rice to hold the scent of her favorite perfume for a similar type of pillow, but I'm not sure how long it would last or if it is the best item to use. Any suggestions would be great! Blessings and smiles, Kathryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I've found that the corn cobs don't hold the scent very long unless you mix the EO or FO with DPG first. I make and sell air fresheners made with ground corn cobs and fragrance and the scent fades quicker than I like but has much more 'staying power' when mixed with DPG Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away I think the cellouse is corn cobs. The kind you get at Wal-mart for pet cages. jan S www.sweetprairiesoap.com " Tell me, what is it that you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? " -Mary Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hi everybody, <snip> I once saw Martha Stewart use rice to hold the scent of her favorite perfume for a similar type of pillow, but I'm not sure how long it would last or if it is the best item to use. Any suggestions would be great! Blessings and smiles, Kathryn I use flax seed, but then I use botanicals instead of eo's. Anita in TX The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. Step By Step Instructions For Making Herbal Labna Cheese! So easy, SO yummy! http://www.aromaticsage.com/cz.htm To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I make these. I did at one time only use rice and still do sometimes but I prefer the flax seeds because they are lighter. I mix the botanicals and the flax seeds seeds in a container that can be sealed. Then I mix the EO's into the mix and stir them together and seal the container and let them sit for a day or two. This allows the oil to mix with them thoroughly. It doesn't take much of the essential oils so don't go overboard. Evelyn www.alternasense.com " If you don't talk to your cat about Catnip, Who will? " Hi everybody, I'm making some herbal sleep pillows and it is suggested in one recipe that I use cellulose chips to hold the eo's. Does anyone have a souce they could recommend or another material that would do the same? I once saw Martha Stewart use rice to hold the scent of her favorite perfume for a similar type of pillow, but I'm not sure how long it would last or if it is the best item to use. Any suggestions would be great! Blessings and smiles, Kathryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I have 2 of her pillows here and love them ! Paula .......... in Michigan I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away I make these. I did at one time only use rice and still do sometimes but I prefer the flax seeds because they are lighter. I mix the botanicals and the flax seeds seeds in a container that can be sealed. Then I mix the EO's into the mix and stir them together and seal the container and let them sit for a day or two. This allows the oil to mix with them thoroughly. It doesn't take much of the essential oils so don't go overboard. Evelyn www.alternasense.com " If you don't talk to your cat about Catnip, Who will? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 In a message dated 3/4/2006 9:56:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, kestrelscall writes: Yes, it does, Rebecca. Orris Root is used as fixative to hold scents. I am still looking for my Native American recipe for " Dream Pillows. " When I find it, I will post it. Blessings! Kaye > >I'm making some herbal sleep pillows and it is suggested in one > recipe > >that I use cellulose chips to hold the eo's. > > Orris root holds fragrance beautifully. I'd imagine you could blend > the oils and the root first, and then use some cheaper fill (rice, > shavings, one of my teachers uses dried corn kernels) to bulk the bags > up a bit. I get mine from Mountain Rose Herbs. > > Hope that helps, > Rebecca > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 > I'm making some herbal sleep pillows and it is suggested in one recipe > that I use cellulose chips to hold the eo's. Orris root holds fragrance beautifully. I'd imagine you could blend the oils and the root first, and then use some cheaper fill (rice, shavings, one of my teachers uses dried corn kernels) to bulk the bags up a bit. I get mine from Mountain Rose Herbs. Hope that helps, Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 In a message dated 3/4/2006 6:07:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, writes: We've had good luck infusing flax seed. You still get a little flax odor, but it works nicely. We put the flax seed in gallon glass jars, add our eo combination (include some base fixative notes in your combo) and let it infuse for 20-30 days tightly capped. Marsha, Doesn't the moisture ever make any of the flax seeds sprout? Tina _The Essential Herbal Magazine_ (http://www.essentialherbal.com/) _Essential Herbal Blog_ (http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 On Behalf Of essentialherbal Saturday, March 04, 2006 3:44 PM Re: Looking for some supplies In a message dated 3/4/2006 6:07:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, writes: We've had good luck infusing flax seed. You still get a little flax odor, but it works nicely. We put the flax seed in gallon glass jars, add our eo combination (include some base fixative notes in your combo) and let it infuse for 20-30 days tightly capped. Marsha, Doesn't the moisture ever make any of the flax seeds sprout? Tina Hi Tina, Interesting question. I haven't seen this happen, not sure that essential oils could act like water to make something sprout, too volatile, and too full of various chemicals that would prohibit sprouting. . . by the time you put the flaxseed in your pillow, most of the volatiles in the eo have evaporated off and your scent is nicely infused in the flax. You want to infuse with pure essential oils, no carrier oil, and very small amounts (only 2 to 3 ml per gallon, depending on odor strength in your blend) - after you make your pillow, more will evaporate even over time and you will lose scent gradually. Then you can remove the flax seed from your pillow and re-infuse in a glass jar then re-fill your pillow. Velcro comes in handy when making these easily emptied and refilled. Forgot to mention that you would want to shake gallon jars periodically while infusing. Every time you heat the pillow in the microwave, it does increase the odor of the flax itself somewhat, but you can perk it up again with the scent you want with re-infusion periodically. Be Well, Marcia Elston http://www.wingedseed.com " Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot. " Hausa Saying from Nigeria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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