Herbal therapy, in this
application, is the use of herbs & spices to gain psychological & physically therapeutic benefits, which are obtained through inhalation, as well as dermal absorption of their essential oils.
All of the herbs & spices in each of our three, unique herbal blends have been carefully considered not only for their fragrance, but also their effect on our emotions & bodies. Our herbs are ordered & mixed in very small batches to ensure freshness, & only the very highest quality ingredients go into our TLC pillows!
Included in our very special blends are herbs containing anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic, anti-depressant, & sedative properties. These wonderful healing herbs have been used for thousands of years to help stimulate circulation, release toxins from muscles & joints, reduce swelling, relieve pain, promote relaxation, enhance sleep, alleviate physical tension, & ease mental stress!
Lovely &
refreshing, this soothing floral blend is often used in our day spa pillows. It features harmonious herbs
which help calm
the mind, soothe
emotions, ease
insomnia, aid in
pain relief, &
contribute to
feelings of well
being. The following
herbs & spices
are included in
Lavender Sky:
Lavender
Fragrant Lavender is wonderful for alleviating depression, tension, & exhaustion. It has a soothing effect on the nervous system, & also greatly helps in relieving migraines & insomnia.
Spearmint
Refreshing & pleasant, Spearmint helps to calm nerves, ease tension, & reduce headache, migraine, & joint pain. It is also extremely effective at restoring mental clarity.
Rosemary
Rosemary is traditionally an uplifting herb, & is good for mild depression, headaches, & tension. It not only helps calm anxiety & clear the mind, but as an anti-inflammatory, eases & relaxes muscular pain.
Lemon Balm
A classic medicinal herb, Lemon Balm has cooling, sedative properties. It is good for mild depression, relieving nervous tension, anxiety, & restoring calmness. It can also effectively help lower a fever.
Calendula
Calendula soothes inflammation & reduces skin irritations. It is a good general healing herb & as it contains salicylate, is a powerful painkiller. It is also a gentle sedative & anxiety reliever.
Marjoram
Sweet, aromatic, & also mildly sedative, Marjoram restores emotional balance & aids in alleviating tension headaches; it also helps dull aching muscles, swollen joints, & bruises.
Bay Laurel
A mild & soothing sedative, Bay also has anti-inflammatory properties to help minimize sprains, bruises, swelling, arthritic joint inflammation, & muscular pain.
Exotic, spicy, & highly aromatic, this blend’s rejuvenating fragrance greatly aids in the relief of joint & muscle pain. It also helps to ease mild depression, uplift moods, release tension, & assists in balancing emotions. The following herbs & spices are included in Far Far Away:
Cinnamon
A sweet smelling, warm spice that stimulates the circulation & helps clear toxins, Cinnamon has a positive effect on the body's lymphatic system. It's also a rheumatism analgesic & natural pain reliever.
Clove
This exotic smelling spice has both stimulating & sedative effects on the nervous system, & is classified as an aphrodisiac historically. Clove also helps relieve many types of pains.
Orange
The refreshing, zesty, & clean smelling fragrance of Orange Peel helps combat depression & uplift moods.
Coriander
Coriander is also an aromatic spice with anti-inflammatory properties. It is effective for sore muscles, joints, & rheumatism, as well as emotional balance.
Allspice
Fragrant, spicy, & warm, Allspice is an aphrodisiac, anesthetic, anti-depressant, & anti-rheumatic. It is helpful in relieving sprains, and soothing muscle pain.
Fennel
A sweet smelling tonic herb, the aromatherapeutic properties of Fennel Seed assist in relaxing the senses; & as an anti-inflammatory, it also reduces fever & pain.
Sage
In addition to fighting depression & mental exhaustion, Sage also quiets the nerves & reduces tension, while relaxing sore muscles & easing dull aches & pains.
Uplifting & stress reducing, this blend’s minty fragrance is universally appealing. Wonderful for relieving tension & migraine headaches, it also effectively helps to loosen secretions associated with sinus blockage & congestion. The following herbs & spices are included in Sweet Relief:
Peppermint
Peppermint is a strong analgesic, effective for bruises, muscle & joint pain. It also helps relieve mental stress & allows one to focus. As an expectorant, its menthol vapors are extremely effective for respiratory & nasal congestion.
Eucalyptus
A mild sedative, Eucalyptus vapors are excellent for relieving mucus congestion & for respiratory ailments such as colds, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis, & asthma. They can also help lower fever & relieve pain.
Aniseed
A relaxing expectorant & stimulant, aromatic Aniseed is effective in soothing coughs, bronchial, & general respiratory complaints. Its light, licorice scent also provides a nice balance to the menthol aromas in this blend.
Red Clover
Red Clover is a fine expectorant, as well as a mild sedative. It is excellent at loosening phlegm from the lungs & chest. Containing salicylate, the natural forerunner to aspirin, it is also effective for pain relief.
Ginger
A warm, “grounding” spice, Ginger Root sharpens the senses & stimulates the mind. It is also effective in removing excess phlegm, alleviating cold & flu symptoms, & reducing pain.
Hyssop
Effective for bronchial infections, asthma, stuffy noses, sore throats, coughs, & chronic congestion, Hyssop elicits feelings of alertness & clarity, as well as helping to heal bruises & wounds.
Thyme
As an anti-rheumatic, Thyme soothes arthritis & muscle pain. It is a great expectorant as well, & also helps to boost the immune system; fighting colds, flu, cough, & sore throat, laryngitis, asthma, bronchitis, & tonsillitis.
Sensitive to smells? We are happy to fill your pillow with flax only. You will still benefit from the weight of your therapy pillow, plus its cold, or moist heat; just not the additional aromatherapy & healing benefits our herbal blends provide. Simply click 'Herb Free' in your pillow's Herbal Blend selection box when ordering.
Know exactly what you like? For a $3.00 up-charge we will custom blend one to three herbs & spices of your personal choice in the same generous portion as our 3 signature blends. Simply click ‘Custom Blends’ when ordering, then be sure to indicate in the 'Comment Box' on our order page exactly what herb(s) you'd like in your pillow ~ no more than three maximum, please. For example, although chamomile is not a featured herb in our TLC signature blends, we know many who love its unique scent & aromatherapy properties, so we've included it as an herbal choice. . . or perhaps you'd like spearmint & lavender, & that's it. No problem. We're more than happy to accommodate, so just let us know!