FAQ's
What is a Herbal Therapy Heat Wrap?
Our Heat Wraps come in various sizes. Some of our wraps come
with a removable cover, the inner bag is a cotton muslin fabric.
The inner bag is filled with flaxseed and/or your choice of herbs.
For those who prefer an unscented wrap, flaxseed only is available.
Herbal Therapy Heat Wraps are a natural heating pad.
What do I do with my Heat Wrap?
You can either heat it in the microwave, for a soothing moist heat
or you can store it in the freezer, in an airtight freezer bag. Just take out of the freezer to use as an ice pack for cold treatment.
Our soft flannel and cotton covers will protect your skin from the heat and cold. You will be amazed how long your wrap will retain heat and coldness.
What kind of fillers do you use?
We do not use inexpensive fillers such rice, wheat, corn or barley.
These are cheaper and do not provide an even heating distribution.
Rice, corn and wheat tend to dry out and scorch when reheated.
It also has a "cooked food" smell. For people with smell sensitivities this
can be a problem. We use 100% natural food grade flaxseed. These soft
seeds will not crack when heated, weigh less than rice, and adjust better
to the contours of the body. We also offer the option to add herbs to the flaxseed for a full aromatherapy experience.
What is flaxseed?
Flax, is an herb known for its pure pale blue flowers. It has been used,
and consumed for its nutritional and medicinal uses for centuries.
The actual seed of flax contain 30-40% of an oil, this oil remains inside the seed. When the seeds are heated, the soft shell of the seed allows for moisture to be absorbed, then as the seeds cool, a moist heat is released. This unique thermal and oil content allow for it to heat quickly and retain heat for more than 30 minutes, making it an ideal natural heating element.
How long will my wrap last?
If microwave directions are followed, your wrap should last a long time. Some of mine are going on a couple of years. When your filler is no longer retaining the heat like it used to, but your cover is still good, just let us know, we provide "the inner bag only" for sale. The herbal ingredients, lavender, chamomile, and peppermint will lose their scent after repeated use.
Add a couple drops of essential oil, or put one of our sachets inside the pillow for added fragrance.
