Fagopyrum tataricum
Fagopyrum tataricum, commonly known as Tartary buckwheat, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its unique nutritional profile. Rich in rutin and bioactive compounds, it offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used to support vascular health and manage blood sugar, this versatile plant remains a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Fagopyrum tataricum
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Polygonaceae and 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, Fagopyrum tataricum, exhibits a specific distribution across several northern European territories. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is noted in the country of Finland. The species is also distributed throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends to Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fagopyrum tataricum has 49 reported phytochemicals identified across 86 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rutin, flavonoids, quercetin, flavonoid, D-chiro-inositol.
- Total chemicals
- 49
- Scientific sources
- 86
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rutin | 16 | ★★★★★ |
| flavonoids | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| quercetin | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| flavonoid | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| D-chiro-inositol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fagopyrum tataricum has 13 reported activities identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fagopyrum tataricum has 30 reported medicinal uses identified across 36 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, inflammation, antidiabetic, drought tolerance, Lipid Metabolism Disorders.
- Total uses
- 30
- Scientific sources
- 36
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| drought tolerance | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lipid Metabolism Disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood clots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |