Buckwheat

Buckwheat

　　Buckwheat

　　Buckwheat, also known as tartary buckwheat, is a dicotyledonous plant of the Polygonaceae family, commonly referred to as bitter buckwheat, with the scientific name Fagopyrum tataricum. Tartary buckwheat thrives in cool climates and is highly tolerant of poor soils, often growing in high-altitude mountainous regions. Its seeds are used for consumption. The buckwheat grown in Liangshan is cultivated at the highest altitude in China (2,200 to 3,000 meters above sea level), in the best natural environment (remote high-altitude mountainous areas with no industrial pollution), and offers the highest quality (rich in rutin, selenium, and dietary fiber). It is currently one of the most affordable health foods with therapeutic benefits, serving as a dietary supplement for diabetes patients, as well as those with high blood pressure and high blood lipids, and has certain curative effects. Selenium also has anti-cancer properties.