Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Fagopyri Dibotrydis Rhizoma |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 金蕎麥 · Jin Qiao Mai |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried rhizome of Fagopyrum dibotrys (D. Don) Hara (Polygonaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Astringent; Cool |
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| Channels Entered | Lung |
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What Is Jin Qiao Mai?
Jin Qiao Mai (Wild Buckwheat Rhizome) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Astringent; Cool
Channels Entered: Lung
Jin Qiao Mai: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Fagopyri Dibotrydis Rhizoma
Botanical Origin
The dried rhizome of Fagopyrum dibotrys (D. Don) Hara (Polygonaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is hard, large.
Macroscopic Features
Rhizomes in an irregular cluster, often with bulbous branches, uneven length and size, diameter 1~4cm. Externally brown to grayish-brown, with dense round joints and irregular longitudinal wrinkles, and numerous rootlets or scars of rootlets; apex has remnants of stem. Hard texture, not easily broken, cut surface is pale yellowish-white to yellowish-brown, with radial striations and pith at the center. faint odor, slightly astringent taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Astringent; CoolLung
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and resolves toxin, expels pus and dispels stasis.
How Jin Qiao Mai Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Jin Qiao Mai is classified among the Heat-clearing herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
