Ingredients:
linden flowers or linden tea
lavender flowers or lavender soap
poppy seeds
pomegranate seeds
star anise
These ingredients should be sewn up in a silk bag or folded up in tissue paper and placed under the pillow or mattress. Nineteenth century herbalists would prescribe a mixture of linden and lavender to cure insomnia. Poppy seeds and star anise stimulate the subconscious and draw us into the dream world. Combined with pomegranate, the infamous seed swallowed by persephone to lead her into the underworld, the sleep will be of the deepest nature possible. Placed under the pillow, this potion works with the principles of aromatherapy. The smelling of this herbal recipe will subtly affect the body and bring the deepest state of relaxation, thus leading you into a good night's sleep.
The Supermarket Sorceress's Enchanted Evenings by Lexa Rosean
