Trouble nodding off to sleep? bothered by restless nights? try one of our organic and wildcrafted herbal sleep pouches - pop them inside your pillow cover, under your pillow, or hang them from the bedstead - and enjoy a more relaxing, peaceful time. Squeeze the pouch from time to time to refresh and release the herbal fragrances.

Handblended herbs and wheat presented in pretty organza pouches. The individual pouches are wrapped in recycled brown kraft paper and labelled appropriately.

Nos da [Sleep Pillow] - £3.95
A sleepy blend of english grown hop strobiles and the finest quality lavender, with lavender enriched wheat presented in a pretty organza pouch. "Nos da" is Welsh for "Good Night." [Apparently George III couldn't sleep without his hop pillow!]

Herbal Teas

A selection of sleepy brews and herbs suitable for a relaxing, evening cuppa.

How to use : Place a heaped teaspoon of dried herb blend into a tea-pot, caffetiere, or suitable loose-tea holder and pour on freshly boiled water. Infuse covered for 2 - 5 mins [or as desired], strain and serve. Add honey to taste. If making herbal tea for more than one person, add more dried herb just as you would with loose tea or tea-bags.
Sold in eco-friendly reselable (tin-tie) white kraft bags - available in 25g or 50g bags.

Looking for 'empty tea-bags' / 'T Sacs' ? You'll find them in the DIY section. For the full range of Gaia's Garden Herbal Teas and Herbs visit the Herb page.

Night Cap - £1.50 for 25g / £2.50 for 50g
A relaxing, sleepy bed-time blend of Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Catnip and Valerian Root*. [*Do not take with other sleep inducing drugs]. Unwind and drift away....

* Catnip - Nepeta cataria

Catnip can be drunk as a soothing cuppa to help remedy insomnia and is reuptedly good for warding of chills and colds.

* Chamomile [Flowers] Matricaria recutita

Makes a soothing, calming herbal tea - useful for insomnia, hayfever relief [unless you are allergic to Ragwort], and headaches.
A strong infusioncan be used as a rinse or added to bath water to soothe inflamed, irritated skin.
Facial Steam : add a handful of chamomile flowers to a pint of boiling water in a large bowl - leaning over the bowl drape a towel over your head to keep in the steam and steam for 10 mins or so. Also good for relieving sinusitis pain.

* Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis

Makes a relaxing, calming, and refreshing cup of tea - particularly useful for stomach upsets caused by emotional worries.
Lemon Balm is also reputedly good for relieving menopausal hot flushes.

Gaia's Garden Herbal Bath Brews

Get back to the natural ways of bathing with our herbal Bath Brews. Listed here are a couple of the bath brews designed to help you relax and unwind....For the full range of GG Herbal Bath Brews visit the Herbs page.

How to use : Place a handful / desired amount* of herbal blend in a teapot [or suitable vessel] and pour on freshly boiled water. Leave covered to brew for at least 10 minutes [or as long as desired - I like to leave mine to brew for 20 - 30 minutes] and strain into bath water. [*The more herb you use the stronger the brew]. Step in and soak up the healing powers.

Sold in recycled, recyclable, biodegradable kraft bags holding at least 50g.

Big Green Hug - [Bath Brew] - £2.85

Just the remedy for the end of a long, hard day! Brew up this blend of organic Lavender and Rosemary for an olive green tinted bathing experience that will hug away your aches and pains and soothe a tired, troubled mind. Not recommended for use during pregnancy or by epileptics.

Gaia's Garden Bath / Massage Oils

Gaia's Garden range of handblended Bath and Massage oils are prepared using only the finest quality natural ingredients, and contain no artificial preservatives, colourings or fragrances. None of our ingredients or products are tested on animals. All of our products are suitable for vegetarians and the majority are suitable for vegans.

All of the carrier oils used in the Gaia's Garden blends are cold-pressed oils and the Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Olive [Extra Virgin] and Hemp Seed Oils are all Certified Organically Grown to Soil Association Standards.

Presented in 50ml Amber Glass Bottles. Bath / Massage Oils can also be used as skincare and anointing oils. The Gaia's Garden Bath and Massage Oils are made to order, so you can be assured of fresh, quality products created with that personal touch. If you're looking for something specific please ask about custom blends. Some of the ingredients are seasonal and as such we can not guarantee that all products will be available throughout the year. If you have any queries concerning the Gaia's Garden range please contact us.

Slip Away - [50ml] - £6.00

A calming, relaxing blend of Lavender, Ylang-Ylang and Frankincense in an Almond oil base to gently ease the day's worries away....relax....slow down...and slip away to a land of dreams.... Add to an evening bath, or gently massage the oil into your skin [or better still, get someone else to give you a massage!]

Essential Oils
For the full range of essential oils visit the Oils page.

Lavender - Lavandula angustifolio - £2.50 / 10ml

One of the most versatile essential oils with antidepressant, analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal, sedative, decongestant and insect repelling properties [to name but a few]. Excellent remedy for insomnia - drop a few drops on your pillow case / tissue or add to an oil burner, or add [diluted in milk or carrier oil] to bath water. Endless uses - cuts, scratches, burns, bruises, headlice, dandruff, headaches, muscular pains... "Lavender actually heigtens the action of any oil with which it is mixed" [Patricia Davies].
Warning : Not recommended for use during first 3 months of pregnancy - and then it should be used with caution and only in small amounts, well diluted - best to seek medical advice. Do not use at any point during pregnancy if you have a history of miscarriage.

Gaia's Garden Hand-Blended Loose Incense

For everyday use or that special ceremony, Gaia's Garden hand-blended incense mixes of organic herbs, resins and oils offer magical scents with magical properties. Sprinkle on smouldering charcoal blocks to release the fragrant smoke. Presented in 60ml Glass Jars OR in a kraft paper refill pack save money and help save the environment...

Lazy Days - £3.75 Jar / £3.10 Refill
A sleepy blend of chamomile flowers, lavender & frankincense, creating a blissfully dreamy aroma - with a hint of freshly baked apple pie & shortcrust pastry....