Because this is not the typical filler for a pillow, there are some arguments out there that it can cause an allergic reaction and while that is true to some sense, it is also false. The problem generally lies in the quality of the pillow and not what it is stuffed with.  People who are not allergic to buckwheat can still have issues with cheaper buckwheat pillows.

When searching for a buckwheat hull pillow, one most do some research and investigate the actual product that they are planning on buying. The first place to look is on the label to see how the hulls are treated before they are put into the pillow.  Anything but roasting can lead to problems for those with allergies.

The reason that this is an issue is because if they are not roasted, they are usually just vacuumed and that may not remove all of the particles that are on the hulls. They may appear to be clean, but dust and other organisms may still be hanging on to the hull. When they are roasted, the process kills everything and the consumer is left with a clean hull in their pillow.

If regular pillows are just not working anymore, it may be time to make a change. Buckwheat pilows offer a nice alternative at a very reasonable price.  It may not seem like something that can possibly be imagined as the stuffing of a pillow, but more and more people are finding them to be very supportive and offering a great nights rest.