Therapeutic products using processed cherry pits. The pits are removed from the cherries, and then washed, cleaned, dried, and sorted. The whole cherry pits are inserted into bags or containers made of a mesh flame-retardant material. The bags of cherry pits are included in an outer device, such as a cushion, U-shaped neck device, or a huggable stuffed animal character, forming a therapeutic product. The material forming outer device or product is preferably coated with a mildew-resistant, flame-retardant material and also preferably is washable, as well as being water-resistant.