Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) originated in the Tibetian Plateau or nearby mountain of Yunnan, SW China. It is associated with the Family Polygonaceae and comes under the category of dicot pseudo-cereals which is quite different from monocot cereals. In India two species of buckwheat i.e F.esculentum and F.tataricum are commonly cultivated. It is Gluten free Super food which is rich in vitamins B1, B2, E, protein, fibres, carbohydrates and minerals. Among its health benefits it may improve heart diseaces, promote weight loss, helps in sugar control and an alternative for Celiac disease. However, cereal products are deficient in lysine and protein contents which are high in this crop. It performs multiple functions such as green manure crop, nutrient conserving crop, break crop, smother crop and as land reclamation crop. Generally, people during religious fasting days consume many products made out of this crop in India. The grains and flour is used in making chapattis, biscuits, noodles etc. It has the potential to suppress insect-pest life cycle and also root pathogens in soil. It has Rutin and Fagopyrin which helps in curing various human diseases such as hemorrhage, edema, purpurea, kidney disorders, carcinogenic and stabilizes high blood pressure.
Buckwheat, Pseudo-Cereal, Kutu atta, Fagopyrum esculentum, Diabetic, Rutin, Polygonaceae, Fagopyrum, Human health
