Buckwheat

Buckwheat is one of the best sources of rutin, which stimulates the effect of vitamin C and adrenaline on vascular capillaries, and which has proven itself in hypertension, vascular complications, diabetes, heart disease and arteriosclerosis. It also contains vitamins C, B and E, lipids, linolenic acid and sterols, minerals such as zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, phosphorus and potassium, fiber and unsaturated fatty acids.

Buckwheat is used in cosmetics due to its ability to facilitate blood circulation, help in the treatment of cold sores and protect the skin from the effects of sunlight. It prevents premature aging of the skin and is also excellent in the fight against excessive hair loss.

Did you know that…

Buckwheat, despite its name, is not closely related to wheat.