Buckwheat tea

Introduction to Buckwheat Tea

Buckwheat tea is a drink made by screening and roasting buckwheat seeds. The scientific name of buckwheat is Tataricum, which is divided into common buckwheat and black buckwheat. The shell of common buckwheat is yellow-white; black buckwheat is pearl black buckwheat, also known as "black pearl", and its shell is dark black.

It is a kind of fried rice tea. Tartary buckwheat likes cool weather and is resistant to barrenness. It grows mostly in high and cold mountainous areas, and its grains are edible. The main producing areas are Sichuan, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou and Shanxi.

Buckwheat tea effects and functions

Endocrine system

1. Hypoglycemic effect

Buckwheat bioflavonoids can promote the recovery of pancreatic tail cells, lower blood sugar and serum cholesterol, improve glucose tolerance, and counteract the blood sugar-raising effect of adrenaline. It can also inhibit aldose reductase, so it can treat diabetes and its complications.

2. Lowering blood lipids

The quercetin and other substances rich in buckwheat bioflavonoids can lower triglycerides, total cholesterol and reduce the atherosclerosis index.

Effects on myocardium

It can be used to treat heart rhythm disorders, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and other diseases.

Effects on blood vessels

Buckwheat bioflavonoids are rich in rutin and other substances that have the effect of dilating blood vessels, while quercetin, morin, etc. can improve the contraction and relaxation function of vascular smooth muscle.

Antibacterial and antiviral

Studies have shown that quercetin, morin and kaempferol, which are rich in flavonoids from bitter buckwheat, have antibacterial and antiviral effects. The clinical application of this flavonoid has a unique therapeutic effect of removing dead tissue, promoting tissue regeneration, and relieving inflammation and pain in ulcers caused by various reasons.

Antioxidant Effect

In the inhibition of lipid auto-oxidation, 3-OH, 5-OH, 4-carbonyl and double bonds at positions 2 and 3 play a leading role. The ability to inhibit lipid oxidation is ranked as follows: quercetin > morin > rutin.

Anti-cancer, cancer prevention

The flavonoids such as quercetin contained in tartary buckwheat bioflavonoids mainly achieve anti-cancer and cancer prevention effects through three pathways, namely, anti-free radical effect, direct inhibition of cancer cell growth, and anti-carcinogenic factors. The pentaerythrin contained in tartary buckwheat bioflavonoids is an excellent drug for cancer prevention, anti-cancer, and cancer treatment.

Scavenging free radicals

Free radicals are the root of cancer, aging, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular degenerative diseases. Because tartary buckwheat flavonoids are easily oxidized, they have the function of scavenging free radicals. The molecular structure of tartary buckwheat bioflavonoids conforms to the effective phenolic hydroxyl theory and has a strong free radical scavenging ability. They have five hydroxyl groups, which can be fully used as hydrogen donors to reduce free radicals, thereby achieving the purpose of scavenging free radicals and preventing aging, cancer, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Bone tissue

Buckwheat bioflavonoids can be used to treat bone diseases and osteoporosis. Its mechanism of action is: first, it can inhibit the increase of collagen synthesis caused by prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and the decrease of collagen synthesis caused by PGE2, that is, it inhibits {BH}-proline from entering digestible collagen and non-collagenous proteins, and mainly acts on the synthesis of non-collagenous proteins at low concentrations of PGE2, and mainly acts on collagen synthesis at high concentrations of PGE2. Therefore, it can be used to treat bone diseases; second, it can increase the sensitivity of the thyroid gland to estrogen, enhance the secretion of calcitonin by thyroid C cells, and ultimately inhibit bone resorption to treat osteoporosis; third, it can inhibit the decrease in bone density and bone calcium content caused by calcium deficiency and vitamin D in the diet.

For the immune system

Buckwheat bioflavonoids can significantly and effectively increase the body's nonspecific immune function and humoral immune function.

Liver protection

Buckwheat bioflavonoids have certain therapeutic effects on acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, and toxic liver damage caused by galactosamine and CCL4. Studies have shown that buckwheat bioflavonoids have a significant inhibitory effect on the increase in liver malondialdehyde (MDA liver lipid peroxidation end product) content caused by CCL4. It can reduce the consumption of glutathione (GSH) caused by liver damage; it can protect the integrity of cell structure and prevent the increase in activity of soluble enzymes such as transaminases in liver cells due to leakage from cells; the liver protection mechanism of buckwheat bioflavonoids ultimately lies in its antioxidant and anti-free radical effects.

UV resistant

The flavonoids such as quercetin rich in bitter buckwheat bioflavonoids are light shielding substances with the function of absorbing ultraviolet rays. They can protect biologically active substances such as ascorbic acid from oxidation and maintain their activity. They are excellent antioxidants, and their chelation and gene expression have obvious functions in reducing fat oxidation and degeneration. In particular, the flavonoids have a significant effect on skin health, rejuvenation, blood vessel health, and anti-inflammatory effects, so some people call it a "skin nutrient."

Medicinal value of buckwheat tea

1. Reduce three highs (lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, lower blood lipids).

2. Improve the microcirculation of the heart and brain, remove waste from the body, eliminate fatigue, and restore energy.

3. Antioxidant enhances the body's immune function.

4. It has certain therapeutic effect on diabetes and has preventive function.

5. It contains a large amount of dietary fiber and is effective for constipation.

6. It is cheap, natural food, safe and can be eaten for a long time.

Buckwheat tea beauty effects

1. Wash your face with tea: After washing your face at night, make a cup of tea, apply the tea on your face, and then pat your face gently, or put a cotton cloth dipped in tea on your face, and then wash it with water. The tea color on your face can be naturally eliminated overnight, which can remove spots and whiten your skin.

2. Buckwheat tea mask: Mix 1 spoon of flour and 1 egg yolk, then add 1 spoon of matcha powder (click here to buy). Apply it evenly on the clean face and wash your face after 20 minutes. You can also mix 1 spoon of sugar tea and 1 spoon of flour, make a mask and wash your face after 15-20 minutes. It can eliminate acne and remove oil.

3. Buckwheat tea for weight loss: 1-2 spoons of tea powder can be taken with yogurt, mixed with milk, or mixed with rice, etc. It can not only reduce weight, but also treat constipation, high blood pressure and other diseases.

4. Buckwheat tea for eyes: Brew the buckwheat tea, squeeze it dry, put it in a gauze bag, close your eyes, put the tea bag on your eyes, and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. It can relieve eye fatigue, improve dark circles, and treat eye inflammation.

5. Buckwheat tea shampoo and hair care: Tea seed cake contains 10% tea saponin, which has a good cleaning effect. Shampoo made from tea saponin has the function of removing dandruff and relieving itching, is non-irritating to the skin, and leaves hair fresh and elegant; Buckwheat tea can be used for hair care. Apply fine tea powder on the scalp after washing your hair and massage gently, once a day. Or apply tea soup on your head, massage for 1 minute and then wash it off, which can prevent hair loss and remove dandruff.

Nutritional value of buckwheat tea

Buckwheat contains a variety of inorganic elements that are beneficial to human health, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, and trace elements such as selenium. The magnesium content is more than 11 times that of wheat flour, the iron content is 2-5 times that of other staple foods, the zinc content is more than 1.5 times, the manganese content is more than 1.4 times, the potassium content is 2 times that of wheat, 2.3 times that of rice, and 1.5 times that of yellow corn flour. The high content of magnesium and potassium greatly enhances the nutritional and health functions of buckwheat flour.

Buckwheat tea contains a certain amount of flavonoids. The main one is rutin, which accounts for about 70%-90% of the total content. We know that rutin is vitamin P, which can improve blood vessel elasticity and microcirculation. It is generally used to treat diabetes and hypertension. It is worth mentioning that rutin basically does not exist in general grains, but it is a special case in buckwheat.

Buckwheat tea is not only rich in protein, chlorophyll, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, minerals and trace elements, but also contains 18 kinds of natural amino acids with a total content of 11.82%, and 9 kinds of fatty acids. It can promote the growth and development of young children and prevent the occurrence of coronary heart disease in adults.

Buckwheat tea consumption method

(1) Take a 5g or 6g bag and put it in a cup. It is best to use a glass cup so that you can see the beautiful color after brewing, which will make you like it more. 2. Brew the buckwheat tea in the cup with boiling water. After pouring in the boiling water, it will take about 3-5 minutes. Let it sit for a while until it feels not too hot, then drink it. The taste of buckwheat tea: Although buckwheat tea is called buckwheat tea, it does not taste that bitter. Unlike tea, it is made into the state of so-called tea just to make it easier for everyone to enjoy natural and pollution-free green food! The first cup feels a little bitter, which can be ignored, and the wheat flavor in the mouth is very strong. The taste will gradually fade in the future. The color will not change much after brewing for a day. At night, if you don’t drink it with water anymore, please don’t waste it. It can be eaten directly.

(2) Other ways to consume buckwheat tea:

1. Buckwheat tea + Astragalus: Add appropriate amount of Astragalus to buckwheat tea, suitable for people with qi deficiency.

2. Buckwheat tea + wolfberry: Adding wolfberry to buckwheat tea is beneficial for people with kidney deficiency.

3. Buckwheat tea + green tea: Adding green tea to buckwheat tea has the effect of refreshing the mind and is also a fashionable drink for white-collar women.

4. Buckwheat tea + wintersweet flowers: Adding wintersweet flowers to buckwheat tea is beneficial for people with chronic pharyngitis and hoarseness.

5. Buckwheat tea + Ganoderma lucidum: Adding Ganoderma lucidum to buckwheat tea can more effectively improve immunity.

6. Buckwheat tea + safflower: Adding safflower to buckwheat tea will help blood circulation.

7. Buckwheat tea + lemon: Adding lemon to buckwheat tea can help treat constipation.

Buckwheat tea contraindications

side effect

1. People with a history of allergy to buckwheat should consume it with caution;

2. Bitter buckwheat is cold in nature, so people with cold stomachs should eat less. However, bitter buckwheat has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on gastritis, people with a history of gastric ulcers and excessive gastric acid.

Target Group

1. Obese people

2. People who often dine out

3. People who often ride or drive a car

4. Mental workers who are often under mental stress

5. People who drink excessively

6. People with habitual constipation

7. People with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids

8. People with diabetes

9. Pregnant women

10. People who lack vitamins and trace elements

11. Those who need to fight and prevent cancer