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food
buckwheat
nutrition
definition
buckwheat:
Ayurvedic:
Chinese:
» qualities: neutral
» actions: strengthens Stomach, descends Qi
» uses: chronic diarrhea, dysentery, spontaneous sweats, hypertension
naturopathic:
» qualities: acid-forming food
» actions: whole body tonifier; good for hair, teeth, and nails
» uses: asthma, hayfever, allergies
biochemical: high in protein; calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium; vitamins B1, B3, bioflavonoids and rutin
Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 289
Ni, p. 73
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