- first cultivated and domesticated in Inland Southeast Asia around 6000 BC
- supports immune system
- prevents heart disease
- manages diabetes
- supports digestive health
- lowers chances of gallstones
- supports bone health
- source of manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, protein, and dietary fiber
- consumed as noodles
- roasted with seeds
- flour made for pancakes
- leaves cooked like spinach
- roasted and boiled in teas
- buckwheat is not associated to wheat but it is related to knotweed, sorrel and rhubarb
all herbs