Cherry Pits Heating Cooling Pad Natural Heating or Cooling Pad, Helps with Muscle, Joint, Stomach Pain, Period Cramps. The pad is filled with cherry pits from Michigan, washed and dried right after pitting. For the ultimate in long-lasting comforting warmth, just microwave the heat pad for a few minutes and apply it to any areas of the body that could benefit from the gentle heat. You can also store your pit pack in the freezer if you prefer a cool pack. While there is no added fragrance, you will notice a slight cherry almost woodsy fragrance from the natural fruit stones. Machine washable and dry in the dryer! The pad is approximately 7 x 9 inches. For warm use: Heat the pillow in the microwave for an initial 30 seconds and check the temperature. If not hot enough, heat an additional 15 seconds and check again. Add 15 seconds at a time to get the pillow to the heat level desired. CAUTION: Pillow can get extremely hot in high heat and can burn the skin and eyes. Be sure not to overheat it before use. Test heat level indirectly first before placing on skin and eyes. Use on your neck and shoulders, your knee, or your monthly cramps. Deliver hot warm moist heat to stiff necks, arthritic joints, migraines, menstrual cramps, and pulled or tight muscles. You can also use your NagihanDesigns hot&cold pack as a heating pad too. Warm-up cold toes or help you fall asleep on cold days! For cold therapy the wrap can be placed in a ziplac bag in the freezer.