Buckwheat husk is an amazing, environmentally friendly pillow filling that gives the product orthopedic properties. This material is not yet very common and has only recently gained popularity. Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of a buckwheat husk pillow, what are the benefits and harms of the product, who can use it.
Content
- Benefits and harms of a buckwheat pillow
- Positive and negative properties
- What to look for when choosing a buckwheat pillow
- Buckwheat seat cushion
- Can pregnant women use buckwheat pillows?
- Buckwheat pillows for children
- Does dust mite breed in a buckwheat pillow?
- Cleaning rules
- Video: Pillow with buckwheat husk filling Healthy sleep
Benefits and harms of a buckwheat pillow
Buckwheat husks are small hollow pyramids, they let air through well and create a temperature suitable for sound sleep. Small sharp tips affect the skin through the pillowcase.
This effect has a beneficial effect on the blood circulation of the head, the fine husk performs a point massage. Due to the effect on the skin, it becomes radiant, and the micro massage of the hair follicles promotes increased hair growth. The crumbly natural material takes an anatomical shape, relieving the tone of the head and neck, allowing the body to relax and fully rest.
Thanks to this, problems such as:
- headache;
- insomnia;
- scoliosis;
- pain in the spine;
- osteochondrosis;
- snore.
A buckwheat husk pillow with an orthopedic effect not only ensures quality sleep, but also promotes recovery. It is recommended even for those who have suffered an injury or surgery.
There is no harm from the product as such, but it is worth paying attention to such points.
- The husk pillow is quite heavy, so it may be uncomfortable for children and the elderly.
In order to use such a pillow without problems, you should first get used to resting on it. - Some people are allergic to buckwheat.
From a medical point of view, the harm from using the pillow may be due to allergic reactions to the husk. - After a certain period of time (3-5 years), the eco-pillow must be replaced, since buckwheat can release harmful substances after the expiration date.
Otherwise, this material does not cause any harm.
Positive and negative properties
If we talk about the advantages of a pillow with buckwheat husks, there are many of them.
- Light massage effect.
The orthopedic effect will relieve pain in the cervical spine - The husk does not heat up, absorbs sweat, so sleeping on such an eco-pillow is comfortable even in summer.
The naturalness of this product allows the material to breathe, retain heat and easily get rid of moisture, which is perfect for those who sweat a lot. - The loose material easily takes the anatomical shape of the body.
Buckwheat husks take on the shape of the head relief, which is simply irreplaceable for relieving heaviness and tension in the muscles - The husk does not accumulate dust, which prevents the appearance and reproduction of dust mites, so it is safe and hypoallergenic.
- Buckwheat essential oils have a beneficial effect on sleep.
There are also a few downsides, but, as a rule, after a while many people get used to the buckwheat pillow and do not notice the shortcomings.
- Dry husks are quite noisy, but for some people this rustling sound is actually calming.
The filler rustles when you change position, and this distracts some people from sleeping. - Compared to other types of fillers, husk is quite hard. But this is what determines its orthopedic effect.
- Large weight, the product can weigh 2-3.5 kg, and some large models even 5 kg.
The product comes in different sizes and densities, which allows you to choose it based on your needs. - Relatively short service life of 3-5 years, after which the product requires replacement.
Such filler must be periodically completely replaced with a new one to preserve all its inherent properties.
The number of disadvantages is not so great, although some negative properties are controversial, such as noise and rigidity.
What to look for when choosing a buckwheat pillow
But in order for the product to be useful and enjoyable to use, it is necessary to choose the buckwheat pillow wisely.
Selection criteria
Pillowcase material. The fabric of the cover must be natural so that the environmentally friendly filler can breathe. At the same time, special density is required, because the husk is a rather hard and sharp material. It is not recommended to choose synthetic fabrics - they do not breathe. Thin calico easily tears and will not last long, and ticking has poor hygroscopicity. The best option is a satin cover, it is durable, dense, made of natural threads.
It is desirable that the cover has a zipper or Velcro to facilitate the replacement of the filler and regulation of its volume. It is recommended to choose a light fabric on which buckwheat dust will be visible if the filler suddenly starts to spill out. It is better to choose products with a double cover.
Filler. Buckwheat husks should flow well and spring, for this purpose they are calibrated and heat treated, cleaned of impurities, debris, twigs. Heat treatment not only disinfects the husks, but also extends their service life. If the pillow is excessively heavy and hard, this may indicate poor quality of the husks. There are also combined types of pillows, when synthetic padding or holofiber is combined with buckwheat, but this type negates the beneficial properties of the filler. But adding aromatic herbs to buckwheat husks, on the contrary, is useful and increases the beneficial properties. Mint, lemon balm, lavender, oregano, etc. can be used as additional components.
Shape. Buckwheat pillows are produced in a variety of shapes, however, the most useful and comfortable are rectangular. The optimal size is 60x40 cm, and for children 50x40. Square and round products are not so convenient. There are models of an elongated shape or in the form of a bolster, such accessories add comfort on the road.
Buckwheat seat cushion
It turns out that a buckwheat pillow is produced not only for sleeping, but also for sitting. Such products can be placed on a sofa, chair, car seat. Such accessories are distinguished by original colors and designs. Buckwheat husk has a positive effect on the reproductive system, promotes good blood circulation, relieves fatigue, and tones. It is recommended to use buckwheat pillows for sitting for people associated with a sedentary lifestyle: office workers, drivers, those who spend a lot of time at the computer, and so on.
Can pregnant women use buckwheat pillows?
It is not only possible, but also necessary to use a buckwheat husk pillow during pregnancy. The orthopedic and massage properties will come in handy, because the body needs to have a good rest. Back, neck and lower back pain often occur during pregnancy, and a buckwheat eco-pillow will help get rid of these unpleasant sensations.
During pregnancy, sleep is often disturbed; buckwheat essential oils and the addition of lemon balm and mint will greatly help to restore it.
Buckwheat pillows for children
Pillows with buckwheat husk filling are useful not only for adults but also for children. The hard filling has significant advantages.
- Prevents incorrect development of the cervical spine.
- Serves as a preventive measure against childhood scoliosis.
- Prevents skull deformation.
- Ensures proper and restful sleep.
- Relaxes muscles and reduces tone.
It is important to remember that a husk pillow is recommended for children over two years old. It is necessary to monitor whether the child is allergic to buckwheat. It is better to accustom to an unusual pillow gradually, the amount of filler also needs to be adjusted from a smaller volume to a larger one. You can use a buckwheat eco-pillow for a child not constantly, but, for example, only during a daytime nap or illness.
Does dust mite breed in a buckwheat pillow?
The filler has a structure that does not allow dust mites to appear and multiply, unlike products made of down and feathers. However, some consumers still doubt such properties of the product. Experts advise to keep the product in the freezer for several hours for complete safety, dust mites do not survive at sub-zero temperatures.
Cleaning rules
Like any product, a buckwheat pillow requires periodic cleaning. Caring for this accessory requires following the rules.
- You cannot wash such a product together with the filler or subject it to wet processing;
- The cover is removed and washed separately, the husks are sifted and dried.
- The pillow should be vacuumed 1-2 times a month.
- In summer, the product is aired in the shade. In no case should the pillow with husks be placed under direct sunlight.
It is important to know that the filler loses its shape and deteriorates over time. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically check it, sift it and, if necessary, add new filler. The useful properties of the product and its health effects depend on the correct selection of the volume of husk. If you follow the rules for caring for the accessory, the eco-pillow made of buckwheat husk will last a long time, pleasing you with its quality and useful properties.
Natural material will always win over synthetic analogues, so more and more people choose orthopedic pillows with buckwheat filling. Breathable material provides a healthy microclimate, does not interfere with the access of oxygen to the scalp. Small particles of husk have an orthopedic effect, relaxing muscles and having a beneficial effect on the spine. The number of positive aspects significantly outweighs the negative ones, so eco-pillows with buckwheat are deservedly gaining more and more popularity.
