Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), or common buckwheat, is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds and as a cover crop. The name "buckwheat" or "beech wheat" comes from its triangular seeds, which resemble the much larger seeds of the beech nut from the beech tree, and the fact that it is used like wheat.

Buckwheat is one of the best natural remedies for hair growth and maintaining hair health. A comprehensive 80% of buckwheat is made up of complex carbohydrates that contribute to hair growth. It also contains other minerals like zinc and vitamins A and B-complex that make it ideal for hair growth. The flavonoids present in buckwheat act as antioxidants and prevent instances of premature skin aging. Skin aging is a result of free radicals reacting with your skin cells. The flavonoids neutralize the free radicals and prevent the chain reactions. It also prevents wrinkling, owing to the presence of vitamin B that reduces skin damage caused due to increased exposure to sun’s rays. Buckwheat is also a source of biotin that is known to keep your skin hydrated.