Sachet Explained

Although its most usual definition is that listed under "packet" (see link above), a sachet can also mean a small scented cloth bag filled with herbs, potpourri, or aromatic ingredients;^{[1] [2]} or a small porous bag or packet containing a material intended to interact with its atmosphere; for example, desiccants are usually packed in sachets which are then placed in larger packages.^[3] Cotton, linen or organza are used to create the bag.^[4]

Cultural history

During the Chinese Warring States period a scented sachet (xiangbao) was an ornament worn on the body and used to absorb sweat, repel insects and ward off evils.In medieval Europe the sachet was known as a "plague-bag".^[5]

In various Indian cuisines, a "potli bag" is used to contain whole spices, so that they may be easily separated from the food after cooking. They are also used as fashion ornaments unto themselves.^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40]}

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Notes and References

1. BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY, p. 86
2. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=Small+municipalities&searchmode=none Online Etymology Dictionary
3. Book: Soroka, W. Illustrated Glossary of Packaging Terminology . Institute of Packaging Professionals. Second.
4. Web site: Простые рецепты для создания саше своими руками . 2025-08-04 . diy-sachet.ru.
5. Gutenberg ebook Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure
6. Fettner, p. 91
7. Booth, p. 121
8. Buchanan, pp. 322, 333
9. Sisko, p. 31
10. Garland, p. 268
11. Chopra, p. 40
12. Lust, p. 370
13. Web site: How To Make Herbal Pot-Pourris, Sachets And Pillows . 2010-09-03 . 2011-07-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723130047/http://flagandpennants.net/how-to-make-herbal-pot-pourris-sachets-and-pillows . dead .
14. http://www.farmersmarketonline.com/howto23.htm Here's How To Make a Dream Pillow
15. Walter, p. 123
16. White, p. 111
17. Web site: Dream Pillows . 2010-09-06 . 2010-10-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101001123046/http://www.klru.org/ctg/resource/Article/Dream_Pillows . dead .
18. http://www.caldwellpl.org/ajax/ajax.php?q=making-herb-pillows Making herbal pillows
19. http://www.globalexchangestore.org/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NA5568&gdftrk=gdfV2932_a_7c135_a_7c313_a_7cNA5568 Dream Pillows
20. Rohde, p. 29
21. Garland, p. 229
22. Knapp, p. 61
23. Calbom, p. 211
24. Williamson, p. 191
25. Mitrea, p. 31
26. Kothe, p. 46
27. Foster, p. 212
28. Bond, p. 265
29. Oster, p. 55
30. Black, p. 66
31. Black, p. 96
32. Black, pp. 57–71
33. Seton, p. 54
34. Freeman, p. 172
35. Cox, p. 259
36. Garland, p. 222
37. Strobell, p. 139
38. Freeman, p. 173
39. Cox, p. 279
40. Fettner, p. 95