Organic buckwheat husk

Buckwheat is a plant of the Polygonaceae family unlike the more common cereals that are part of the Gramineae family. This plant of Asian origin arrived in Italy in the 16th century.

Organic buckwheat husk is a residue from the processing of grains for food use. In fact, the husk covers the grains like a protective casing. Buckwheat husk has a heart shape like the grain and is suitable for use as padding for cushions and thanks to its shell shape it guarantees empty spaces and therefore considerable transpiration.

The advantages of buckwheat husk pillows do not end here, in fact it guarantees excellent support for the cervical due to the fact that it does not give way under the weight of the body. For this reason it is necessary to shape the pillow with your hands in order to mold it into the most suitable shape for your body. Once you have found the right position it is able to support the spine so that the muscles can relax, reducing neck pain and migraines. They are ideal for those who want a rigid support but adaptable to their needs.

To keep buckwheat husks healthy, it is best to expose the cushions to air, to the sun and to shake them often; in fact, husks are able to absorb excess humidity, including sweat, and therefore it is best to eliminate them. Husks are a living material and can give us a pleasant feeling of well-being and at the end of the cycle they are completely biodegradable.