Side Effects of Buckwheat Tea
Disease description:
I’ve recently developed a strong liking for bitter buckwheat tea, but a friend told me that drinking too much of it may be harmful to health. Therefore, I’d like to know: what are the potential side effects of bitter buckwheat tea?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Buckwheat tea (made from tartary buckwheat) has laxative and detoxifying effects. In general, moderate consumption of buckwheat tea does not adversely affect the body; however, excessive intake may lead to spleen-stomach deficiency-cold or hypoglycemia. Because buckwheat tea is inherently cold in nature, overconsumption may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. Prolonged excessive intake may result in spleen-stomach deficiency-cold, manifesting as cold limbs, clear watery vomiting, and loose stools. Additionally, buckwheat tea contains rutin, which promotes insulin secretion and helps lower blood glucose levels; thus, excessive consumption may precipitate hypoglycemic symptoms—including fatigue, tremors, and sweating.
