Therapeutic stuffed animal

Abstract

The therapeutic stuffed animal of the present invention includes a stuffed animal at least partially stuffed with herbs, at least one pocket defined within the stuffed animal, and at least one reusable gel pack disposed within each pocket. The herb-stuffed animal also includes illuminated eyes, which are energized by a battery recharged by a solar cell positioned on an exterior surface of the stuffed animal. The stuffed animal may be positioned around a user's head, neck, shoulders or upon any other desired area of a user's body to provide relief to the user. The herbs in the stuffed animal emit vapors that provide various therapeutic benefits to a user. The gel pack may be cooled or warmed before insertion in the pocket to cool or warm a desired area of a user's body.

1 . A therapeutic stuffed animal comprising: 
 a stuffed animal;    a quantity of herbs disposed inside said stuffed animal;    at least one pocket defined within said stuffed animal; and    at least one reusable gel pack disposed within said pocket.    
   
   
       2 . The therapeutic stuffed animal of  claim 1 , wherein said stuffed animal further comprises a trunk, a head, and legs extending from the trunk.  
   
   
       3 . The therapeutic stuffed animal of  claim 1 , wherein said stuffed animal includes a pair of eyes having a light source powered by a rechargeable battery and a solar cell disposed on said stuffed animal for recharging the batteries.  
   
   
       4 . The therapeutic stuffed animal of  claim 1 , wherein said quantity of herbs includes one or more herbs selected from the group consisting of cinnamon, chamomile, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, spearmint, white willow, yarrow, yellow dock root allspice, mustard seed, juniper berries, black pepper, ginger, and cloves.  
   
   
       5 . The therapeutic stuffed animal of  claim 1 , wherein said stuffed animal has a trunk, said at least one pocket being disposed in said trunk.  
   
   
       6 . The therapeutic stuffed animal of  claim 1 , wherein said stuffed animal has legs, said at least one pocket being disposed in said legs.  
   
   
       7 . The therapeutic stuffed animal of  claim 1 , wherein said stuffed animal has a tail, said at least one pocket being disposed in said tail.