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Medicinal

Used in herbal medicine, see PFAF.
http://www.pfaf.org,

Other use

Edible.
http://www.pfaf.org,

Toxicity

It can cause photosensitivity in some people. Only the de-husked grain is considered to be safe.
Plants for a Future (2016) at www.plantsforafuture.org.uk http://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Fagopyrum+esculentum link

Phototoxicity risk.
Professor Anthony Dayan, 2022

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench.

Family: POLYGONACEAE
Genus: Fagopyrum
Species: esculentum Moench.
Common names: Buckwheat
Distribution summary: China
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Roadsides, wasteland & cultivated land
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Mulberry Tree bed (H)
Flowering months: July, August, September
Reason for growing: Medicinal, toxic


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