Written by Rustina
Have you ever opened a drawer, and a beautiful herbal scent hit your nose, making you instantly smile? I love that moment! Nice herbal scents make me instantly feel better. I love adding these to drawers, closets, bathrooms – wherever I can! Adding new scents for each season (like when spring cleaning) gives a fun and fresh feeling.
Benefits of Herbal Sachets
Besides the uplifting moment that the wave of herbal scent has on someone, herbal sachets have more benefits depending on what you add to them. Some herbs and their benefits include:
- Peppermint or spearmint – refreshing, boosts energy, eases headaches
- Lemongrass – bug repellent, snake repellent, said to promote self-awareness
- Rosemary – helps with focus
- Cinnamon – relaxing, reduces stress, and deters ants
- Lilacs – balancing and calming
- Sage – stimulate and clarify the mind
- Basil – nerve calming, refreshing
- Patchouli – aphrodisiac, bug repellent
- Cedar bark – mice deterrent and enhances concentration
If you don’t have dried herbs, you can use 10 drops of essential oil on a piece of fabric. Ensure the essential oil does not come in contact with any fabric you don’t want to risk getting an oil stain on. Read more about essential oil safety in How to Use Essential Oils Safely with Children.
Lavender Sachet
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tbsp. of desired dried herbs
- Small, lightweight fabric bags (like these)
Directions:
Step 1: Add the dried herb to a bag or fill ½ full (depending on size).
Step 2: Tie the bag tightly and place it in the desired destination.
