How can I use buckwheat husks from the pillows. The opinions of experts about the benefits and dangers of buckwheat husk pillows.

Do you know that everything is natural in fashion now? Beauty, products, and even ... buckwheat husk pillows. We casually mentioned the latter in the article, but since the topic is hot and relevant, we decided to return to such pillows again. So, today they are in our field of attention - ecological, natural, with an orthopedic pillow effect with such original filling as buckwheat hulls. Are they really so useful, is it comfortable to sleep on them, and what do you need to know if you decide to buy such an eco-pillow? All these questions you can find answers in our next publication ...

What does a buckwheat husk pillow look like?

As a rule, in an ordinary store where goods for sleeping are sold, you will not find such an unusual pillow. But, here are stores that specialize in the sale of healthy sleep products and orthopedic products are ready to offer you such pillows from natural flax or cotton (at the discretion of the manufacturer) filled with buckwheat hulls. Both sizes and shapes of such pillows can be very different.

How much does a buckwheat pillow cost?

The cost of such a pillow ranges from 300 rubles to 1,500 Russian rubles. Why such a large range? It all depends on the name of the manufacturer of such pillows. Less well-known manufacturers, who, by the way, can produce no less quality goods than well-known orthopedic companies, are usually more modest in their requests; therefore, the cost of such pillows is cheaper than the cost of goods from well-known brands.

How long can such a pillow with buckwheat husks last?

Such pillows are considered to be “eternal” with an unlimited period of use, because they never clot, as they are filled with air that circulates freely between buckwheat husks. The pillow case itself can tear itself - but that is another question. However, we would recommend that you change the pillow every 5-7 years.

Also, do not forget to use pillowcases made of hypoallergenic materials for such a pillow to extend the life of the pillow itself.

How to care for a buckwheat husk pillow

As for the issue of caring for such a pillow - it is the most minimal. Periodically, you can gently knock out such a pillow from dust (to learn about where the dust comes from in the house, you can), that's all. Wash it is not recommended.

The benefits of using buckwheat husk pillows

As a rule, this product is accompanied by a detailed description of the advantages of such a pillow - ecological, made from natural materials, having an orthopedic effect ... Well, what is not ideal for you ?! Such a pillow pleasantly rustles, as if it is alive under your head, repeats all the curves of your back and neck, perfectly adapts to the anatomical features of your body, and after a night spent on such a pillow - and, as you remember, you cannot sleep without we wrote about this here, you feel well rested, your mood is elevated, and you are ready to move mountains, since you have a bright head and a healthy body.

By the way, experts say about the benefits of such pillows for children suffering. So, remember this, and before treating a child's hyperactivity - get him such a natural pillow. By the way children under 1 year old should not sleep on such pillows, but not because the pillow can harm, but because babies should sleep without pillows.

The benefits of a pillow with buckwheat hair filler

We have already written above that the buckwheat husk has the ability to breathe, which is very important for the skin of our head and very useful for our hair. If you want your hair to be thick, shiny and not fall out - give preference to sleep on such a pillow, because, during it will increase blood flow to the hair roots, and they will grow better. By the way, the skin color of your face will also become healthy, and the skin itself - soft and velvety.

Why sleep on a pillow with buckwheat husks

Well, on the basis of the benefit described above, one can answer this question without hesitation. If you want your spine and its cervical region to be kept in the correct position during your sleep, muscular tension was reduced to a minimum, you did not suffer from back and neck pain, you had a deep and healthy sleep, and you looked good - you such a pillow will be very useful. Well, if buckwheat husk will be combined with relaxing and soothing aromatic herbs  - then, carefree and vivid dreams until the morning you will be guaranteed.

Such pillows are recommended to be used to care for bed patients - a pillow with buckwheat husk under the head of such a person will prevent the formation of pressure sores and will have the effect of light massage, preventing blood stasis.

Do buckwheat husks pillows smell

This question can very often be heard from those who have an increased sensitivity to odors. Well, we are glad to make you happy - there is not any specific smell from buckwheat husk. But, if you still want to protect yourself in this regard - you can get a pillow with buckwheat husks and fragrant herbs - they are usually sewn into a separate bag and put among the filling of such a pillow.

Useful properties of buckwheat husk

And, although the above arguments sound convincing, I would still like to know about the properties of buckwheat itself in more detail. It turns out that such a filler for pillows is not an innovative technology, and not a recently opened advertising experiment. The fact is that, for example, for the Land of the Rising Sun, such pillows with buckwheat husks are the most common ones.  The Japanese themselves explain this choice by the fact that if they sleep on such pillows, then they not only have less headaches, but they feel much better. Medicine explains this by saying that buckwheat husk has orthopedic properties, is very light and strengthand when your head touches the surface of such a pillow, it follows the contours of your head and neck. At the same time, such buckwheat husk perfectly supports your spine and your neck-collar area.

Another useful feature of these pillows is their breathability. In addition, such a pillow is always as if cool to the touch, which is very comfortable for the human body. The buckwheat husk itself adsorbs and absorbs moisture, and if you have a head sweat during sleep, it definitely won't sweat on such a pillow, and you will not encounter such a problem, unlike natural types of pillow fillers - fluff and feather.

It is no wonder that in Europe it is forbidden to use pillows with natural fillers, and even synthetic materials are now treated with caution.

Improperly chosen accessories for sleep can significantly impair rest and even lead to back and neck pain. After such a dream, a person not only feels even more tired, but even overwhelmed or sick. Manufacturers of health products offer to improve sleep with the help of buckwheat husk, making it useful (as it is considered) pillows.

How did the husks of food production waste get into the textile industry? About the healing power of buckwheat has been known for a long time. It also has useful properties that are used in the manufacture of anti-stress pillows.. It is known that products with such a filler better take the anatomical shape. For the treatment of headaches can also be recommended such a pillow.

After cleaning the buckwheat kernels, the screened husk goes to the textile plant. She has already undergone all the necessary treatments for cleaning the cereal: it was washed, dried, threshed. The idea of ​​using buckwheat husk as a filler was observed by modern manufacturers from our ancestors, who used many plant formulations for filling pillows. Such products served, as a rule, a year - a new crop gave new raw materials for filling pillows and mattresses.

Benefit

It is clear that the buckwheat husk is an environmentally friendly and safe material. It is hypoallergenic and healthy. In the husk will not start bed mites, which confirms the use of the product for a person and reduces the possible harm. In fact, the dangerous consequences as such can not be, unless the product is properly selected and used in accordance with the conditions of use.

The pillow has a pleasant aroma, it keeps its shape well and has an orthopedic effect.  It is for this merit, and fell in love with the accessories from the husk of ordinary people. Rest on such a product will be as comfortable and relaxed as possible. During sleep, the body takes on a natural position, the bends and clips disappear. The pillow takes the form of the head, supports the neck and shoulders, relieves tension from the back. That is why even a short sleep is comparable to a good rest.

When should I purchase a pillow?

• for back pain,
• insomnia,
• chronic fatigue
• migraine,
• cervical osteochondrosis,
• frequent allergic manifestations,
• high mental fatigue.

Experts say that sleeping on buckwheat husk is comparable to an acupuncture massage.. Tiny particles stimulate biologically active points, improving blood microcirculation and promoting maximum relaxation. Stimulation is soft in nature, which distinguishes it from other types of massage that require some effort.

Regular use of the pillow will help to normalize the flow of lymph, increase blood supply to the brain, eliminate vascular spasms.

Harm and risk

Harm to health can be caused only by a product used beyond its shelf life. Unfortunately, it is impossible to exploit pillows with vegetable filling for a long time. The pod quickly loses its properties, and therefore the replacement of the product must be carried out annually.. True, the price of pillows is quite acceptable. For the sake of high-quality rest and sound sleep, you can go and not make such sacrifices.

Products with buckwheat husks for some people may be too hard. If during sleep the vacationer is inconvenienced, it means that either the product does not suit him or the pillow is stuffed with low-quality filler.

Competent purchase

Many people think that all the pillows filled with such material look and act about the same. However, in the manufacture of products taken various fillers that need to be considered when buying.

The best cover fabric - satin. It is dense enough, but not so much as to interfere with air exchange. Synthetic case almost negates all the benefits of such a buckwheat pillow. Calico has a low strength and quickly comes into disrepair with frequent friction on the sharp edges of buckwheat husk. Tick ​​less hygroscopic and reduces the therapeutic possibilities of the product.

The quality of the husk also plays a role. It seems that there is nothing easier than to fill a pillow with husks remaining after cleaning the cores. In the high-quality filler should not contain debris. It is impossible to check the composition on the eye, but by touch you can determine whether there are small twigs, debris of husk inside the pillow. A good pillow will spring up. Ideal husk - calibrated. It allows to achieve the orthopedic effect, for the sake of which, in fact, these pillows are purchased. To improve the operational properties of the husk it is subjected to heat treatment. This helps to reduce brittleness and disinfects raw materials. A good filler should not stray. It is characterized by flowability, lightness and the absence of extraneous odors. If it is too heavy and badly takes the anatomical shape of a person, then this indicates a low quality of the filler.

Size and shape also matter. The optimal product is the size of 60x40 cm. It helps to relieve the load from the shoulders and wraps around the head. With high shoulders, you should pay attention to the rectangular model size of 50x70 cm. For children, buckwheat pillows are suitable, whose size does not exceed 50 × 40 cm.

The best for sleep are just rectangular pillows. Square and round models do not correspond to anatomical features and are not suitable for a long rest. Pillow-cushion can help on the road, when there is no opportunity for proper rest. A rectangular medium-density product with a high-flowable filler is suitable for the house.

Anyone already familiar with this wonder pillow will surely say that it deserves attention, since it has a lot of positive qualities.

What's inside

The buckwheat husk pillow has an orthopedic effect precisely because of the filler. The raw material of buckwheat acts as a raw material in such a pillow. Husk previously carefully ground. In such a pillow, dust mites will never start, as it is made of environmentally friendly natural material. In such a pillow does not accumulate dust.

In appearance, each piece of filler in our pillow is like a small pyramid. Natural pyramids are hollow inside, they are not tightly attached to each other and therefore the pillow always “breathes”. In summer, it is a pleasure to sleep on such a pillow - it does not heat up, but on the contrary, it has a slight refreshing effect.

To fill the pillows use processed buckwheat husks. Husk is thoroughly cleaned from dust and dried. This is very important, because after several months of use, a pillow made from low-quality raw materials may deteriorate and the husks crumble and the pillow will lose all its unique properties.

Beneficial features

The buckwheat husk pillow has many advantages. Together with MirSovetov we will get acquainted with each of them.

The buckwheat husk processed in a special way is placed in a cotton napernik with a velcro, a pillowcase made from natural fabric is put on top. What is the need for a napernik on velcro? You ask. The answer is simple - during operation you may want to adjust the density of the pillow. It is easy to do, just open the bedtick and pour off an unnecessary amount of husk. Namely, what should be your density - your body will tell you.

Buckwheat husk has the unique property of taking the shape of your body. You will not get this effect from the first application. Within two weeks, your pillow will “adjust” to your body and will support your spine and muscles. The buckwheat husk pillow is a little tougher in density than the feather pillow. It is elastic and therefore supports the head well during sleep, while maintaining a comfortable position of the cervical vertebrae. What is very, very important for human health! Your vessels will not pinch, and the blood will saturate the brain with oxygen. After a night of sleep on such a pillow, your body will be grateful to you! You wake up in the morning vigorous and full of energy!

A cushion of natural filler will help prevent development, and if you have already acquired this disease - using such a cushion, you will gradually get rid of the disease. Also, the pillow will help you get rid of diseases such as sciatica, relieve back and neck pain, help you cope with night snoring. The natural filling of your pillow will help to cope with irritation, fatigue, insomnia and normalizes blood pressure.

Over time, pillows from synthetic fillers turn into a tight lump, as they roll down, and it is not comfortable to sleep on such a pillow. The buckwheat husk cushion will never be pressed.

In Japan, a buckwheat husk pillow is recommended for people suffering from a disease like snoring. A person who sleeps on a down pillow begins to snore even more every night, as his head lies on a pillow in the wrong position. A cushion of buckwheat husk, having an orthopedic effect, on the contrary, contributes.

The buckwheat pillow has a breathable property. The pillow is always slightly cool, which is very comfortable for the human body. Also, buckwheat hulls absorb moisture and it is recommended to sleep on it for people with increased perspiration. Due to the special density of the pillow, it is considered hard. It is recommended for bed patients as it has the effect of massage and prevents the formation of pressure sores.

It has a slight pleasant smell. Since ancient times, people have been known healing properties  buckwheat, only one flavor of it is able to save a person from. Young children love buckwheat pillows because of the pleasant aroma of freshly cooked buckwheat porridge. The main rule is to put a pillow in a breathable pillowcase made of cotton or linen.

Buckwheat husk has a breathable effect in its structure, which is very important for the scalp. If you want your hair to be shiny, thick, you just need to sleep on a pillow. Due to the fact that during sleep the head does not sweat, the blood flow to the roots of the hair increases and the hair grows better. Also, the skin color will be healthy, the skin will be soft and velvety.

Cons, or who can not come buckwheat pillow

Those people who are accustomed to sleeping on feather beds and soft pillows will find it difficult to get used to the stiff buckwheat pillow. If a person slept on a soft feather pillow for many years, and very much wants to change it to environmentally friendly buckwheat husk, it is necessary to do it very carefully and get used to such a pillow gradually.

The pillow is heavier than synthetic filler or feather. The buckwheat husk pillow is quite noisy, as the husk rolls with each movement and creates a certain rustling, which at first can distract people from sleep. Many who had time to evaluate all the advantages of this pillow noted that the husk noise absolutely did not disturb them to sleep, but on the contrary - the rustling effect promoted the soonest falling asleep.

A new pillow may have a light fragrance. A peculiar smell prevents some people from falling asleep.

Over time, buckwheat husks crumble and crushed, so the life of the pillow 3-5 years.

Choosing a quality pillow

You can always open a quality pillow and look at the filler. It should be dry and rolling, rustling. If the manufacturer has not left a hole in the napernik, you should not take such a pillow.

High-quality husks are absolutely clean, and if you have a pillow with a white pillowcase in your hands, you can be 100% sure of its quality. It happens that the pillow case and pillowcase are made of dark fabrics. Carefully inspect this pillow, perhaps the husk is not sufficiently processed and has impurities.

The pillowcase should be of high quality and only from natural fabrics. If you see that a pillowcase made of synthetic fabric - you should not buy such a pillow, it will not have a breathable effect.

Price. Quality pillow can not cost a penny. If you get a cheap pillow, think, maybe it is of poor quality.

How to care

With proper care, your pillow will last you several years. Remember the simple rules:

• do not wash the pillow;
• a peel of the husk can be cleaned through the bedtick with a vacuum cleaner;
• to wash the pillow-case, shake out the husks in a bag, and after washing, pour them back;
• shake the pillow once a month;
• clean the pillow for the first time one month after purchase, then a year later;
• one of the cleansing methods is to pour the husk and sift it through a colander. The small particles formed from the friction of the husk against each other must be discarded;
• if a person was sick and sweated a lot, as well as if the room is very wet, the pillow can be dried on the balcony or outside in the shade. You can not ignite a pillow in the oven, the husks can dry out and will be brittle.

The buckwheat husk pillow is a unique pillow that can make your sleep strong and calm, and your body healthy. More and more people choose ecologically clean and hypoallergenic buckwheat husk pillows. This article will help you make the right choice. Good luck!

Pillow filler is an important component of a restful and healthy sleep. Not only cost, but also softness, elasticity of a surface, a smell and ability of a product to keep a shape depends on its quality and characteristics. In the East, the culture of sleep has more than one century. In Japan, for example, with seeming external asceticism, there are special demands on the stiffness, hygroscopicity and environmental friendliness of pastels.

Pillows made from buckwheat husk are especially popular with scrupulous Japanese. Many experts consider this option the best of all used today.

natural fillers for bedding.

Unfortunately, in the wide sale of such pillows yet. But any of the models can be bought in the Dreamcatcher online store.

For residents of Moscow, there is an opportunity for self-pickup or purchase at one of 11 operating outlets, the full list of which is on the company's website in the “Delivery and Payment” section.

What are good pillows from buckwheat husk?

In contrast to the pillows of down, the proposed option is more rigid. Thanks to the small fraction, the filler freely takes the form of a head, at the same time without losing its elasticity and not allowing the nape to “fall through”. In this position, there is no deformation of the cervical spine, and the blood circulates freely, without stagnating. With constant use of the pillow, there are noticeable improvements in well-being of people suffering from headaches, increased intracranial pressure, chondrosis and other vascular and musculoskeletal diseases.

At the same time, the buckwheat pillow has a pronounced conditioning effect and good hygroscopicity. Buckwheat husk perfectly maintains a constant temperature. Unlike medical devices that have the same set of useful properties  and used in rehabilitation facilities, a buckwheat husk pillow is relatively inexpensive.

It is worth adding that buckwheat husk products are completely hypoallergenic. The filler does not perish, does not cake, does not accumulate dust and does not have an irritating smell. It is good to sleep on these pillows even for those. Who has an allergic reaction to the protein contained in buckwheat flour. Due to thorough cleaning of the filler, its traces are completely absent in buckwheat husk.

How to care for eco-pillow?

1. Each buckwheat pillow, which you can buy in our store, is sold in special adjustable covers that allow you to fill up, or vice versa, reduce the amount of filler. For hygienic use, you should wear a plain cotton pillow over the cover.
2. In order for the pillow to keep its healing properties longer, like any bedding it needs to be shaken and aired. Wash case with filler is not recommended.
3. Instead, experts advise to “fry” pillows in the summer sun or “heat” in the winter in the cold.

Types of buckwheat husk pillows

Standard buckwheat pillow (price varies depending on size) - 40x60 cm and 50x70 cm. If necessary, you can order a model of a different size.

Often, manufacturers offer not only the traditional rectangular flat options, but also rollers or horseshoes. Their price is usually lower.

For children special models of the smaller size and density of stuffing are issued.

As the most popular additives are used combinations of herbs, bamboo fiber, cedar nut film or synthetic filler, which regulates the rigidity of the product.

The pod is used as an environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic filler for pillows.

Today, every person after a hard day of work, overwork under stress or agitation, dreams of relaxing in comfortable bedding. Progress does not stand still, so manufacturers recalled such a wonderful filler for orthopedic pillows, like buckwheat husk.

About the properties of buckwheat was known in ancient China, since in the VII century there was an imperial pillow. It was filled with buckwheat and appreciated for amazing comfort. Indian and Russian yogis are still sleeping on buckwheat husk pillows. Let's see what is the use of buckwheat husk and there is harm from it.

The benefits of buckwheat husk

What should be an orthopedic pillow?

Orthopedic pillows should be with a comfortable-hard filler

Buckwheat husk meets this requirement. If you look at a buckwheat grain, then it resembles a mini pyramid with air space inside. It springs when pressed. There are many thousands of such springs in the pillow. Due to its structure, the husk clings to each other and provides springy-soft support for the head and neck.

The pod is strong and has almost no weight, it moves freely in the pillow, repeats the contours of the neck and head. Due to this, body outlines are preserved from evening to morning. The pillow allows you to comfortably hold the neck in the anatomically correct position. Due to this, the bloodstream circulates freely between the brain and the heart. The spine in a dream will be even, the muscles of the back and neck will relax, which will positively affect the quality of sleep. The body after the night will be rested, so it will save a lot of energy for the working day. When using large and soft pillows for sleep, a person can toss and turn all night in search of a comfortable position. It takes a lot of energy and impairs the quality of sleep.

The pillow should be made of environmentally friendly material.

Buckwheat is a natural, vegetable natural filler. Her homeland is known to be Russia. Therefore, this plant is adapted to the conditions of the ecosystem. Power buckwheat with its biofield is close to people.

In the manufacture of orthopedic pillows, husks are cleaned from broken particles, washed with structured water, dried, calibrated, and again rolled and sieved through sieves.

  The advantage of pillows is the absence of dust mites.

In such a filler does not collect dust and bed mites. Covers are made from natural or high-quality artificial materials.

Positive medical effects of the product

Based on clinical studies, it can be argued that the orthopedic product is hypoallergenic and suitable for asthmatics. And:

provides healthy breathing and relieves snoring. Due to the comfortable position, the snoring person begins to breathe through the nose, since the path for the air does not refract and the tongue does not sink if the neck gets firm support.

eliminates pain in the back and spine, including the cervical region.

Orthopedic pillows are used for car seats or home chairs and sofas. They are useful as a gentle applicator and massager, if you put it under your back or buttocks. A light massage and effects on biologically active points relieve pain of a different nature, activate blood flow, which delivers fresh oxygen and nutrition to the cells, prevents hemorrhoids.

Buckwheat husk passes air and creates an air-conditioning effect. In the presence of high temperature or excessive sweating, the husk will absorb moisture. After sleep, she gives it to the atmosphere.

Buckwheat pillow for a child

  The smallest recommended minimum amount of filler.

Orthopedic products are most often made with velcro or snake cover, which can be opened, and the husk - add or pour. Therefore, for the little ones fit pillow with a minimum amount of filler. Gradually, the height of the pillow increases.

Recommend baby pad from two weeks of age to the newborn. It maintains an optimal temperature and is useful for children with a cold or bronchitis for free breathing. If the child is hyperactive or suffers from an increased excitability, soothing herbs are added to the pillows with a husk if they are not allergic to them. Some manufacturers have children's pillows containing the healing components.

Arguments for using these anatomical pillows for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old:

• torticollis prevention;
• correction of skull deformity;
• reduction of pain after birth trauma;
• decrease in cervical hypertoneus;
• equal position of the spine;
• fixed head for a restful sleep.

Arguments against"  anatomical pillows:

some parents believe that babies do not have to put pillows under their heads for up to a year;

when regurgitating, a fixed head is a danger to breathing;

the still weakened cervical region is loaded.

The verdict of such arguments can make only a pediatrician, a neuropathologist and a surgeon.

Harm from buckwheat husk

  Buy only high-quality pillows from trusted manufacturers.

Lovers of soft pillows such orthopedic material may seem overly harsh and noisy. The husk really makes a noise (rustling) during the change of position. Gradually, this sound becomes familiar, but does not affect the quality of sleep.

In their advertising, many manufacturers promise the life of the pillow - 10 years. But in fact, it is reduced to 2 years.

The ideal cover fabric is 100% white cotton. High-quality filler does not leave red marks on the cover. If stains are present or dark artificial fabrics are used for the cover, then the presence of impurities in the husk can be suspected. And it is fraught with allergies due to tissue and small particles (flour) from the husk. Soft tissues quickly lose their density, and the sharp edges of the husk can damage it. Then the filler will scratch the skin, especially the delicate nursery, and also get enough sleep in the holes.

How to choose a pillow with buckwheat husks

When choosing an orthopedic product with buckwheat husk, pay attention to the presence of:

a small hole in the case with a snake or velcro, it will provide an opportunity to check the quality of the filler and look after it in the future;

in the kit a small amount of husk to make the height of the product more or less;

red spots on a white case or an unpleasant smell - this indicates a poor quality of the product;

on a dark cover of additional pillowcase - this also indicates the presence of flour in the husk and poor quality;

a cover from dense material (with a dense interlacing of threads) for an exception of discomfort and loss of a filler.

The filler should be dry and rustling when rolling.

How to care for a buckwheat pillow

  You can not ignite a pillow in the oven, the husks can dry out and will be brittle.

Since the product can not be washed, you must:

vacuum one or two times in 2 months without using a nozzle;

dry the husk 2 times a year not in direct sunlight and sift through a sieve (or sift), because over time it breaks and small particles appear;

wash the cover during the drying of the filler;

if you want to use an extra pillowcase.

Do not dry husk in the oven. It will bring harm to the filler: it will become overdried and brittle.

Is it possible to make a pillow of buckwheat husks with your own hands

  The most difficult thing is to get a husk for a pillow.

Everyone can sew a cover and fill it with the buckwheat's husk if it can get it at the factory. But to clean the husk, sweep, sift and dust, calibrate qualitatively at home is unlikely to work. For this you need special equipment. Therefore, branded pillow is always better than homemade.

How to use

If a person is used to sleeping only on his back, they make a cushion out of a pillow and put it under his neck. If he sleeps on his side, then the roller is placed closer to the shoulder in order to arrange the lateral surface of the neck on an elastic-solid basis. A small dimple is made for the ear with fingers, so that the product does not press on the sink and the ear does not "inflate".