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Herbal Wisdom:  herbal sleep pillow for 7 yr old  |
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 1:20:50 PM
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One of my granddaughters is having trouble sleeping. Does any one have a recipe for a child's sleep pillow?
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 1:43:58 PM
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I made one for my husband--who had trouble sleeping at the time.
I used hops and lavender and embroidered it for Valentines day. I actually made a smaller pillow to place inside of his regular pillow, but the thought is the same. I essentially made a pillow case, then a stitched internal pillow that was stuffed with the hops and lavender that could be easily removed and "boosted" with fresh herbs. The link below is the photo.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17792
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 5:57:49 PM
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Lavender might be a little strong for a seven-year-old. The classic herb to use for this is Linden. You can get the dried leaves in the Mexican foods section of many grocery stores; it's sold as tea, and is usually much fresher and less expensive than the same thing sold in the regular tea aisle (if you can find it there at all).
My personal absolute favorite for comfort and sleep is dried Sweet Woodruff. It only releases it's soft, lovely fragrance when dried and crushed, so don't go by how it smells if you pluck some in your yard. |
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TexasJo
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jody
Berthoud
CO
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 8:34:00 PM
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That's great to know about the Sweet Woodruff, Mara. I will have to remember that! I have quite a bit in a shade bed, so I will have to remember to harvest some this year. I also didn't know about Linden for kids. Good to know.
Kathryn, my 5 year old granddaughter loves the toothfairy pillow I made for her (she sleeps with it). I filled it with Lavender.
Mara, is Lavender not good for a young children? :/ I hope it's okay, because she loves lavender and likes to help me gather it in my garden and helps me make sachets with it.
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 8:45:03 PM
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Oh no, Jody, I don't think Lavender is bad for anyone. I grow my own, so I'm used to it being really strong. I could imagine that it might overwhelm tender sniffers. ;)
An interesting bit of info about Sweet Woodruff is that it was a "strewing herb" in medieval times -- people of means would strew it over their floors to help mask the funky smells of the average household in those days. That's what I've been told, anyway. It really does have the most beautiful fragrance. It's nice that you have some that you can harvest. I have some, too. It's supposed to spread on its own under the right conditions, but mine is really taking its time!
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ramonaj
True Blue Farmgirl
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rhonda
gibsons
british columbia
Canada
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Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 9:10:47 PM
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i use lavender and chamomile mixed together. you can also make a lavender spritz from EO and spray it on her pillow. I used it for my
colicky nephew and it worked like a charm
happiness to all sentient beings |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 19 2013 : 06:07:23 AM
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The sleep buddies they make (by the same makers of the sleep sheep, giraffe, etc..) are scented with Lavender and they are sold for toddlers. Violet loves the scent of lavender but yes, in concentration, it can be quite potent. I think tempered with something else might be wonderful.
I wish I liked Sweet Annie more--it reminds me of Smarties candy!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 19 2013 : 06:15:21 AM
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Thanks Ladies, I will let you know what I finally send her and how she does with it.
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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TexasJo
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Jody
Berthoud
CO
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2013 : 1:36:27 PM
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Oh, okay, Rosemary -- I got worried that I missed something about Lavender and kids. My granddaughter loves it so much! It's truly her favorite flower at this point. She puts her little nose inside a jarfull and breathes deep. And even recognizes by it's scent in soap. What a cool tidbit about Sweet Woodruff history. I like that! I purposely planted Sweet Woodruff because every day when I took a walk I noticed the entire front yard of a neighbor is sweet woodruff and it always smells heavenly! Since my patio is shaded, I figured it would work well there where we often enjoy our morning coffee. It's such a delight and not overwhelming. I never thought of taking it indoors. (Silly me!), but now I will!! :) Thanks!
Hugs,
Jo
Farmgirl Sister #5000
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2013 : 2:06:21 PM
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| Jody, if you love the scent of Sweet Woodruff when it's growing fresh, I promise you will go gaga for it dried. Such a gentle fragrance, very soothing. You're lucky it likes your conditions. :) |
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TexasJo
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Jody
Berthoud
CO
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2013 : 3:30:10 PM
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Mara, I can't wait!! It's coming up already, but we keep getting snowed on. It hasn't effected it much though, so hopefully it will come in nice and thick as always. It doesn't even mind it if you walk on it or dig up patches of it to transplant. It just keeps on growing. It smells best when it's in bloom and so pretty, but it smells great all summer long. It filled in as a great ground cover. Does it like it there in Virginia?
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2013 : 3:44:12 PM
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| I only have a smallish patch if it, near the front porch under shrubbery and one other solar spot. It might need more sun, or richer, moister soil, I don't know. What's the setting for yours? It seems to be doing well. |
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TexasJo
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Jody
Berthoud
CO
USA
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Posted - Apr 23 2013 : 12:29:55 PM
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Hi Rosemary, The Sweet Woodruff in our flowerbed is mostly in shade but has some filtered sun through a large tree it is under. We try to keep the soil moist, but it has been forced to tollerate heat at times due to drought and water restrictions. It does not like it dry. In the spring it's not shaded much until the tree completely leaves out and it's spending time soaking the rays after a cold winter. The neighbor who has it in their front yard (complete, but tiny yard) is completely in the shade also. So my guess is shade, moist soil is best. :)
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
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Virginia
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Posted - Apr 23 2013 : 7:43:57 PM
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Yes, Jody, I'm sure you're right. The only places where ours is thriving is in shade. Moisture is a problem here, too. I'll see if I can transplant some to areas where it might want to spread out. Might try growing it from seed, though it's a little late to get started. I understand the thing to do is mix seeds with peat moss and stick all of that in the fridge for a couple of weeks before planting. I guess they're like tulip bulbs in wanting to be cold before they do their thing.
What a nice discussion! :) |
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TexasJo
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Jody
Berthoud
CO
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2013 : 09:15:36 AM
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Rosemary, that's very interesting. I had no idea you had to plant them that way! Cool! You will have to keep me posted on how that works. Sounds fascinating. Have fun! I purchased it as small plants from the nursery and it spread like crazy. It seems to do well in mostly shady but with some filtered sunshine. My granddaughter built her first fairy garden in that bed but because the sweet woodruff got so tall, we had to move it. It covered all their little furniture. But she likes playing in that flower bed because it looks so soft and smells so good. She also likes the tiny flowers. keep me posted on how it works out in the fridge.
Hugs,
Jo
Farmgirl Sister #5000
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mamalindalu
Farmgirl in Training
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Linda
Priest River
Id.
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2013 : 11:51:19 AM
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Hi girls!
I just bought some sweet woodruff from Home Depot yesterday.
Instead of me typing out all the info., if you are interested in the plant, log onto:
homedepotgardenclub.com. Then go into "flower gardening" and use code THDA0844.
Hope this is helpful.
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Mamalindalu
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TexasJo
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jody
Berthoud
CO
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2013 : 1:07:35 PM
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Hey Thanks, Linda! I will go check it out. :) Thanks for sharing.
Jo
Farmgirl Sister #5000
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TexasJo
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Jody
Berthoud
CO
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2013 : 2:17:30 PM
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Hi Linda,
I went to the Homedepotgardenclub.com and to the flower gardening section, but there isn't anywhere to type in a code. I tried all kinds of things on there and even searched for sweet woodruff, but nothing. Do I need to "sign in" as a member or something. I was just curious what they had to say about the plant. No big deal though. Just thought I would tell ya, it's not accessible that way or I just can't figure it out. Hmm...
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