Rapeseeds, Grapeseeds, Cherry Pits – Practical Fill Materials from Nature

Rapssamen, Traubenkerne, Kirschkerne – Praktische Füllmaterialien aus der Natur

Rapeseed, grape seeds, cherry stones… – Useful helpers from nature

Everyone knows them and they are often left over after a delicious fruit salad or cake: grape seeds and cherry stones. They simply end up in the trash, but they can be used in a practical way. You may also be familiar with seeds such as linseed from your daily muesli and these can also be used in a practical way:

Grape seeds, cherry stones, rapeseed and linseed are natural fillers that have the property of absorbing heat very well and releasing it evenly. This makes them perfect as fillers for cuddly heat pads for young and old. A Cherry stone pillow is the classic among heat pads. Heat is particularly important for babies to feel comfortable and safe. In this blog post, we would like to tell you more about the different filling materials and their advantages when used as heat carriers in heat pads.

Proven home remedy

What grandmother already knew: Heat therapy is one of the oldest medical procedures, because heat can be used to relieve symptoms in a gentle and natural way. The effects of heat are recognized as strong basic forces of nature, which have a positive influence on health. A proven product for the application of heat therapy is the well-known Cherry stone pillow, that has a long history. During excavations in a waste pit from the late Middle Ages between 1997 and 1999, historians came across an interesting discovery: cherry stones! 400 grams of cherry stones, which were once probably surrounded by now decayed material and which people in the 14th and 15th centuries had already used as Cherry stone pillow are said to have served.

Natural home remedies that have proven themselves and have been widely used for such a long time must offer great added value. And they do, because products with natural filling materials such as cherry stone, grape stone, rapeseed or linseed pillows are still used today for soothing heat applications. They therefore ensure a naturally effective therapy, without chemical additives!

What are the differences?

If you are looking for a heating pad with natural fillings, you will quickly come across the different types of filling materials. There is a good reason for this: each filling offers different advantages when it comes to finding the right heating pad for yourself or babies and children.


Cherry stones are the classic among the natural filling materials for heat pads and, thanks to their size, also offer a pleasant massage effect.

 

 

 Grape seeds are much smaller than cherry stones and adapt very well to the individual body shape. They are therefore perfect for the little ones. The movement of the stones creates a noticeable and pleasant massage effect on the skin. When heated, they develop a pleasant, light grape smell.

 


Rapeseeds are small and round and therefore particularly cuddly. The fine-grained seeds ensure that the heat pads are very flexible. Rapeseeds are known for their particularly long-lasting heat storage.

 

 Linseeds are small, flat and have a very smooth surface. Thanks to the very fineness of the seeds, they fit perfectly to the corresponding part of the body. This makes them particularly suitable for heat pads for babies and children. Just like rapeseeds, they have the ability to store heat for a long time.

 

 

How are natural fillers obtained and what should be taken into account?

As a manufacturer of heat pads with natural fillings for more than 25 years, we have a long experience with natural fillings. We would like to explain the processing of the fillings using cherry stones as an example:

 




A single cherry stone has to travel a long way to become suitable for use in a cherry stone pillow. This journey is important in order to prepare for use and to ensure that the cherry stone pillow owner can enjoy it for a long time.

After the cherries have been harvested, the stones are extracted by pitting them. After the pulp has been removed, the stones are cleaned with water and, of course, without the use of chemicals. Immediately after cleaning, the cherry stones are dried at sauna temperatures for 8 to 12 hours. Good and sufficient drying is important to prevent mold from forming later.

After drying, the dried cherry stones are transported further; they pass through a sieve drum and a metal detector, then move onto a sorting belt and then into containers to be filled into bags as a final step.

Which fillers are less suitable?

Many heat pads are made from spelt husks or other grains (e.g. wheat chaff). But be careful, these pillows have the potential to cause allergies: The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has examined grain pillows and their potential impact on humans. In a statement, the experts pointed out that organic filling materials can pose a risk, especially for older people, small children and people with weakened immune systems. The reason for this is bacteria and mold, which can form much more easily on the surface of grain husks than on the filling materials we use.


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Everyone knows them, and they are often simply left over after a delicious fruit salad or cake: grape seeds and cherry pits. They simply end up in the trash, even though they can be reused so practically. Seeds, such as flax seeds, may also be familiar to you from your daily muesli, and these too are suitable for practical alternative uses:

Grape seeds, cherry pits, rapeseed, and flax seeds are fillers that have the property of absorbing heat very well and releasing it evenly. This makes them perfect as fillings for cuddly heat cushions for young and old. A cherry pit cushion is the classic among heat cushions. Especially for babies, warmth is important to feel comfortable and secure. In this blog post, we would like to tell you more about the different fillers and their advantages when used as heat carriers in heat cushions.

Proven Home Remedy

What grandmother already knew: Heat therapy is one of the oldest medical procedures, because heat can gently and mildly alleviate discomfort. Many people find heat pleasant and often use it in their daily lives. A proven product for heat therapy is the well-known cherry stone pillow, which has a long history. In a waste pit from the late Middle Ages, historians made an interesting discovery during excavations between 1997 and 1999: cherry stones! 400 grams of cherry stones, which were probably once surrounded by now-decayed fabric and are said to have served people in the 14th and 15th centuries as cherry stone pillows.

Simple home remedies that have proven themselves and spread over such a long time must offer great added value. And they do, because products with natural filling materials such as cherry stone, grape seed, rapeseed, or flaxseed pillows are still used today for soothing heat applications. They thus ensure a naturally effective therapy, without chemical additives!

What are the differences?

Anyone looking for a heat pillow with natural fillings will quickly come across various types of filling materials. There is a good reason for this: Each filling offers different advantages, helping you to find the right heat pillow for yourself, your baby, or your children.

  • Cherry pits

    Cherry stones are the classic filling material for heat pillows and, due to their size, also offer a pleasant massage effect.

  • Grape Seeds

    Grape seeds are significantly smaller than cherry stones and adapt very well to the individual body shape. This makes them perfectly suited for the little ones. The movement of the seeds creates a noticeable and pleasant massage effect on the skin. When warmed, they release a pleasant, light grape scent.

  • Rapeseed

    Rapeseed is small and round and therefore particularly supple. The fine-grained seeds ensure high flexibility of the heat cushions. Rapeseed is known for its particularly long-lasting heat retention.

  • Flaxseed

    Linseed are small, flat, and have a very smooth surface. Thanks to the very special fineness of the seeds, they conform perfectly to the respective body region. This makes them particularly suitable for hot packs in the baby and children's area. Just like rapeseed, they have the ability to retain heat for a long time.

How are the fillers used obtained and what needs to be considered?

As a manufacturer of heat pillows with various fillers for more than 25 years, we look back on a long experience with natural fillers. We would like to explain the processing of the fillers using the example of cherry stones:

A single cherry stone has a long journey behind it to be suitable for use in a cherry stone pillow. This journey is important to prepare for use and to give the future cherry stone pillow owner long-lasting pleasure.

After the cherries are harvested, the stones are obtained by stoning the cherries. After removing the pulp, the stones are cleaned with water and, of course, without the use of chemicals. Immediately after cleaning, the cherry stones are dried at sauna temperatures for 8 to 12 hours. Good and sufficient drying is important to prevent later mold formation.

After drying, the dried cherry stones are transported further, they pass through a sieve drum and a metal detector, then move onto a sorting belt and then go into containers, so that they can be filled into sacks as the last step.

Which fillings are less suitable?

Many heat pads use spelt husks or other grains (e.g. wheat chaff). But be careful, these pillows have allergy potential: The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has examined grain pillows and their potential burden on humans. In a statement, the experts pointed out that organic filling materials can pose a risk, especially for older people, infants, and immunocompromised individuals. The reason for this is bacteria and mold, which can form much more easily on the surface of grain husks than on the filling materials we use.

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