Buckwheat Hulls Qiao Mai Ke 500g Bulk Bag High Temperature Washed Pillow and Cushion Filling

Buckwheat Hulls, known in TCM as Qiao Mai Ke (荞麦壳), are the dried outer husks of common buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum. Sourced from northern Shaanxi and rinsed with high-temperature water, then sun-dried, these hulls are a traditional filling material for pillows, seat cushions, and bolsters. In traditional practice, buckwheat hull filling is valued for its firm yet yielding support and free airflow. This 500g bulk bag is intended for craft and home filling use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried buckwheat hulls sold in a 500g bulk bag for filling projects
• Botanical source is common buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum, from Shaanxi, China
• High-temperature water washed and sun-dried for a clean, low-dust hull
• Traditional filling for pillows, seat cushions, and supportive bolsters
• Firm yet adaptable texture that holds shape and allows airflow

Quality & Sensory

The hulls typically show a mix of light brown to dark brown triangular fragments with a dry, crisp texture and a mild, grainy aroma. Washed and dried hulls feel clean and free-flowing, settling evenly when packed into a pillow or cushion cover.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Fill or refill buckwheat pillows for firm traditional neck support
• Use as filling for seat cushions and floor bolsters
• Blend with other hulls to adjust firmness of handmade cushions
• Use in craft projects such as eye pillows and stuffed toys

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, buckwheat hulls have long been used as a pillow and cushion filling, prized for conforming to the head and neck while allowing air to circulate. Folk households commonly refill cotton pillow covers with fresh hulls, sometimes mixing in dried herbs for a subtle scent. The hulls are a byproduct of buckwheat grain processing and are not typically used for decoctions.

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