Brown rice – approximately 3/4 lb

Spices like -

whole cloves – a small spice  jar full

cinnamon sticks approximately 6 broken up into 1 inch pieces

whole cardamoms – a small spice jar full

Two pieces of cloth – reasonably sturdy and tightly woven, corduroy is perfect, or other similar fabric. The size is approximately 6 inches by 10 inches, this allows for a hem all the way a round. Then sew the two pieces together (maybe sew around twice to ensure stitching will last) leaving a gap of about 3 inches, turn inside-out  and now fill with all the ingredients listed above.

Place all the ingredients into the bag and sew up the 3 inch gap.

When you want to relax, calm the pain, the warming heat and the healing aromas will help. Place the heated bag directly onto your skin.

Place the bag into the microwave for 2 minutes. To reheat while still warm place the bag into the microwave again but for less time. It has an extremely nice comforting warmth that is completely different to a hot water bottle.