Common Buckwheat: A Neglected Plant with Great Health Benefits

Sustainable food security is dependent upon finding and improving the food crops. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) has been neglected but is regaining popularity due to its short duration and low input for growing. Its floor has the characteristics closely related to bread wheat, hence it is an alternate choice for consumption by the humans. In addition to its nutritional properties, the buckwheat also has quite a few health benefits.