Urwah narrates from Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that she used to order talbinah to be made for the sick and the grieving, because she had heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: "Talbinah benefits the heart of the sick person and removes grief."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الضحايا / 19573