Buckwheat

Buckwheat tea is made from buckwheat, also known as polygonum, black wheat, or variegated buckwheat, which is cold in nature and bitter in taste. It primarily contains bioflavonoids, various vitamins, 18 amino acids, crude protein, chlorophyll, as well as selenium, zinc, magnesium, chromium, calcium, and other minerals and trace elements. It has the effects of invigorating energy, revitalizing the spirit, benefiting vision and hearing, lowering qi to relieve a full stomach and strengthen the stomach, and can help reduce blood pressure, lipids, and blood sugar levels. The main benefits of buckwheat tea include reducing blood sugar, lipids, and blood pressure, aiding digestion, cooling the blood and reducing swelling, antioxidation, and beautifying the skin. 1. Buckwheat contains a special flavonoid called rutin, which makes up about 80% of the flavonoids. Rutin can soften blood vessels, maintain normal permeability and fragility of vessel walls, promote wound healing, reduce inflammation, combat allergies, suppress coughing, relieve asthma, and lower lipid levels. 2. Vitamin E in buckwheat has strong antioxidant properties, which can eliminate free radicals, activate macrophages, remove pigmentation from the skin, and enhance the body's immune function. 3. The dietary fiber in buckwheat can promote the excretion of toxic substances and help lower…

Basic Introduction to Jingbian Buckwheat TeaBuckwheat tea is a beverage made by screening and roasting buckwheat seeds. The naturally grown "Yuzhao-4" and "Bitter Buckwheat" in the Baiyu Mountain area are well-known green foods, and Jingbian buckwheat has won many awards as an excellent minor grain variety. Nutritional ValueIn addition to rich protein, chlorophyll, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, minerals, and trace elements, buckwheat tea also contains 18 natural amino acids, with a total content of 11.82%, and nine fatty acids, which promote growth and development in children and can prevent coronary heart disease in adults. History and FolkloreLong ago, there was a great drought; for several months, not a drop of rain fell. Crops failed, and the people suffered greatly. As the harvest season approached and the people continued to pray for rain, the Dragon King could no longer bear to watch and went to speak to Jade Emperor on their behalf. Hearing of the plight of humanity, Jade Emperor felt he had neglected his duties and promptly arranged for a thorough rain. The Dragon King reported back that it would be too late, as the weather was cooling and there was nothing left to flower and produce seeds. Jade Emperor,…

       For the Chinese, drinking tea is not only a habit but also a science. Those who understand the knowledge of tea drinking can make themselves healthier and live longer through this method. The Yellow Emperor's Classic states: “During the first three months of spring, this is the time for the release of old energy. Heaven and earth come to life, and all things flourish.” Spring is when yang energy rises, brimming with vitality. However, as winter transitions into spring, the weather fluctuates between cold and warm, making it easy for qi fields to become disordered, and the human body becomes susceptible to illness. At this time, focusing on health preservation can effectively prevent diseases from occurring.        Spring health preservation should follow the principle of nourishing yang and preventing wind. In this season, the body’s yang energy follows nature’s course, rising and spreading outward, so it is important to protect the body’s yang energy and avoid any situation that might damage it. Drinking tea for health preservation is a good choice at this time.        When it comes to drinking Pu'er tea, it is appropriate to drink teas that are neutral in nature…