Effects
Buckwheat herb contains a high concentration of the vascular-protective flavonoid rutin, which seals veins, reduces fragility and excessive permeability of blood vessels, and increases their elasticity. This prevents fluid retention in the tissue (edema), reduces swelling in venous congestion, and promotes blood flow in the capillary system. It normalizes fluid and nutrient exchange in the capillaries and venules, supports the reduction of inflammation, and reduces tension pain and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. Buckwheat promotes good blood circulation even in the smallest capillaries. In addition, the antioxidant flavonoids scavenge free radicals and are therefore used as important cell-protective factors in the prevention of arteriosclerosis.
Tea & more
Buckwheat tea
Boil 1–2 teaspoons (1.8 g) of buckwheat herb with 200 ml of water for 3 minutes, let it steep for 10 minutes (so that the rutin dissolves completely), and strain. Drink 1 cup 3 times daily for 3–4 months; then take a 3-month break.
Tea blends
Vein tea (infusion)
Take 20 g each of buckwheat, yarrow, honey clover, fenugreek, and hawthorn. Steep for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup 3 times daily for 6 weeks.
Tea for memory loss (infusion)
Take 20 g each of buckwheat herb, basil, verbena, rosemary, and hawthorn leaves. Steep for 7 minutes. Drink 1 cup 3 times daily for 6 weeks.
Further preparations
Buckwheat beauty mask
Mix 2 tablespoons of buckwheat flour with 1 teaspoon each of almond oil and honey. Spread the mixture on your face. After 20 minutes, rinse with warm water and pat with cold (rose) water. This will soften and smooth dry, wrinkled, and chapped skin.
Ancient knowledge
The Phoenicians already prepared "far" from the roasted seeds, the first historically documented buckwheat groats. It warms the body and is easily digestible as a fortifying, gentle meal or for those in need. The "grain" contains all eight essential amino acids, vitamins B1 and B6, as well as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, fluorine, and iron. Buckwheat is gluten-free and therefore suitable for people with celiac disease, but it cannot be baked.
Medicinal use: Fagopyri herba
Ingredients:Flavonoids (90% rutin), anthocyanins, caffeic acid derivatives, phenylcarboxylic acid, salicylic acid, tannins. Naphthodianthrones, which have a phototoxic effect, are found in flowers (not contained in tea infusions because they are fat-soluble and not water-soluble).
Application, internally:For venous congestion symptoms and for supportive therapy in varicose veins (chronic venous insufficiency), peripheral circulatory disorders, and leg ulcers (ulcus cruris). For the prevention of arteriosclerosis, dizziness, memory impairment, and retinal hemorrhages. The seeds appear to have an antidiabetic effect. Daily dose: 5–6 g buckwheat herb, 150 mg rutin (finished medicinal product). Well tolerated, recommended for long-term use. Commission E: Not reviewed; however, efficacy has been clinically and experimentally proven for a finished medicinal product (Fagorutin®).
Side effects:Very rarely, headache; photosensitization after intense sun exposure.
Contraindications:Not yet known. As a precautionary measure, do not take during the first three months of pregnancy.
