We had the chance to watch how individual composed her pouches for massages are made.
Of course you need some linen and some strings. And herbs. Lots of herbs. But there are enough of those here. For inner or outer use.
They are harvested in the herb garden right behind the house but also while walking or hiking in the nature.
The selected herbs are put onto the prepared cloth.
The choice depends on the effect you wish for. A lot of herbs fit into such a pouch.
When there are enough herbs in the linen you can take the corners and carefully push the herbs together.
You have to push hard because the pouches have to endure something afterwards.
Do a quality check once in a while.
Afterwards the pouch is tied. You have to be careful again and tie a very tight knot.
After that the handle is made. You fold the linen.
And bind the handle
Ready:
For the massage the pouches are heated in water and put into warm oil
Everything is ready now for a nice herb pouch massage.
Thanks to the ‘Naturheilpraxis at the Biohotel Helvetia' that we were allowed to take the pictures.
All photos © Waltzing Meurers