Organic Buckwheat Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract - Fagopyrum Esculentum Glycerite Herbal Supplement (32 oz, Unfiltered) | Supports Heart Health & Circulation - Perfect for Smoothies, Teas & Natural Wellness Routines

Product Description

Buckwheat is one of the world’s oldest domesticated plants, going back as far as 6000 B.C.E in Northern Asia. It is a broadleaf plant whose seeds are brown and about the size of a soybean. The plant itself has slender and knotty hollow stems and heart shaped leaves with beautiful white flowers. Its height averages about 3 feet at maturity. Buckwheat is grown all over the world, usually in warmer areas as it does not tolerate frost well. Flowering begins a few weeks after planting and will last until the plant is mature. The flowers themselves are an incredible source of nectar for honey bees. Buckwheat is not a cereal or a grass, but is referred to as a pseudo-cereal to emphasize that it is not related to wheat. The protein content of dehulled buckwheat is about 12%, with only 2% fat. Unlike wheat and corn, it is high in lysine. It is also rich in iron, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.