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Dried lavender and hop pillow make

Posted on by Ruth

Make use of the relaxing properties of dried flowers

Dried lavender and dried hops

These dried flowers are well known for their relaxing and sleep inducing aromatherapy properties. It’s as simple as putting some of each in a bag and reaping the benefits.

dried lavender hops heart

Dried lavender & hops

Dried hops were extensively grown in the UK, particularly in Kent for many years as a part of the brewing industry, and can often be found growing in hedgerows. So if you don’t want to spend any money, try going for a country walk in September and see if you can spot any! Dry thoroughly before use.

lavender hops

Lavender is easy to come by as many gardens have a bush. Check out these articles about which lavenders to choose for drying and how to dry lavender. In my opinion, varieties of Lavandula Angustifolia have the most soothing aromatherapy properties.

Make the dried lavender & dried hops pillow

Just take a largish bag – the one in the image is about 15x20cm and holds two handfuls each of dried lavender and dried hops. It is good for two reasons – the drawstring closure allows the mixture to be topped up or replaced as needed; and the open nature of the organza allows air to circulate freely, carrying the relaxing fragrance with it. But of course, the bigger the bag, the bigger the effect. So other options for people like me (who are strangers to a sewing machine) would be to fill a small pillowcase and tie the end with ribbon, or use a zip-up cushion cover.

lavender dried hops pillow

Sleep with the bag under your pillow or as near your bed as you can get it – hanging on a bedpost perhaps.

Alternative dried flowers

Dried hops are known for the bitter flavour they add to beer when used as a preservative. So if you haven’t experienced the fragrance of hops before, don’t expect them to be entirely pleasant. Luckily the fragrance of the dried lavender adds a great deal to the mix, and in my view the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. But alternative sleep pillows could be made by either a) using dried lavender alone, or b) substituting the hops for chamomile. Chamomile is known for its soothing aromatherapy properties and has an apple-like fragrance. Dried flowers of chamomile look like small yellow balls.

dried chamomile flowers
Dried chamomile flowers

More ways to relax with dried flowers

Ten ways to relax with lavender


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Shopping links | Buy the dried flowers to make your own pillows

Buy dried lavender from our online store   |   You can also buy dried hops
Or you can even be lazy and buy them ready mixed! Buy lavender hops mix
Or be even lazier and buy lavender hop bags ready made
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Hi I’m Ruth – I love writing about plants, nature, dried flowers, wildflowers and crafts. You can find out more about me here.

I have run a dried flower and lavender business in the UK since 2002. This means I am experienced in dried flower craft, but also am biased towards my own products – I can’t help but be proud of what I do! Find out more about Daisy Gifts Ltd® at our sister site daisyshop.co.uk

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