Fagopyrum esculentum
Fagopyrum esculentum, commonly known as buckwheat, is a versatile pseudocereal valued globally for its nutritional density. Rich in antioxidants, rutin, and essential amino acids, it offers significant health benefits, including improved cardiovascular function and blood sugar regulation. This resilient plant remains a vital dietary staple in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Fagopyrum esculentum
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, scientifically known as Fagopyrum esculentum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Fagopyrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fagopyrum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as buckwheat, exhibits a specific presence across several regions of Northern Europe. In the island nations of the north, it can be found growing in both Iceland and Ireland. Its distribution extends further into the British Isles, where it is established in Great Britain. Additionally, the species is documented within the territories of Denmark. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as Finland within the Northern European landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fagopyrum esculentum has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 35 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rutin, fagopyrin, flavonoids, Rutin, Fagopyrin.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 35
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rutin | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| fagopyrin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fagopyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fagopyrum esculentum has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fagopyrum esculentum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Listeria monocytogenes, anti-oxidant, antihyperglycemic, antihypertensive, heart attack.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart attack | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toluene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| varicose veins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |